Job Description
A great opportunity has arisen for Trainee Crop Managers, reporting to the Crop Managers, with real opportunities to progress your career
Sandfields Farms Ltd is a fresh produce business, growing and packing Salad Onions, Asparagus, Legumes and Pumpkins across a 1600ha land base in Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
This role will encompass all aspects of production including growing and harvest, supporting the Crop Managers daily with:
Crop Walking
Land planning, drilling programmes and crop establishment
Irrigation Scheduling
Agronomy
Management of staff
Regen Farming projects, AgTech and Innovation
There will be opportunities to get involved with a wide range of crops as well as understanding the commercial and technical aspects of a large grower suppling major retailers.
Skills and Knowledge
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* An understanding of and commitment to H&S
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* General understanding of good agricultural practices
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* Reliable, willingness to learn, adapt and develop
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* Good communication skills
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* Excellent attention to detail
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* IT proficient
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* Qualified to Level 4/5
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This role provides a great opportunity for somebody to start their career in farming, with a competitive package on offer with a full training programme, progression and development.