Our client an award-winning, family-run drink production business in Truro, are looking for an orchard / Vineyard Controller on a permanent basis.
Orchard management / Vineyard and general agricultural / horticultural experience required.
What we offer:
* £35k-£40K per annum.
* Permanent role.
* 40H per week.
The role:
1. Management of duties for the grounds team, in accordance with work tasks agreed with COO. Appraisals for team and working to expected standards.
2. Sole responsibility for orchards and their contents – maintain, renew, pest disease, storm damage, correct nutrients, spray programme, liaison with orchard consultant and complying with report, maximising yield for cost input, maintaining orchard file with reports and logbook.
3. Assisting with the management of the vineyard. Working together with the vineyard manager to ensure they are maintained to the highest standards year-round.
4. Supporting the Vineyard manager with overall care, maintenance and upkeep of all 300 Acres including woodland management, felling, maintaining and re-planting.
5. Overall responsibility for all garden/groundwork including grass cutting (tractor/lawnmower), strimming, weed control, hedges, flowerbeds and plants/shrubs, hanging baskets and tubs (seasonal). Setting targets for colleagues to achieve and monitor progress.
6. Ensuring orchards and grounds of the main farm site are tidy, clear, weed f...