Job Title: Packhouse Manager (6-Month Contract) Location: Herefordshire Salary: Competitive An established and expanding fruit production business in Herefordshire is seeking an experienced Packhouse Manager to lead all operations within the packhouse. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the practical experience to step up into a leadership role, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the overall management and supervision of the packhouse, ensuring efficiency and high standards. Train, lead, and motivate a diverse team to achieve production targets. Ensure compliance with Food Safety & Hygiene Regulations, BRC standards, and customer requirements. Manage packhouse departments including Admin, QC, Housekeeping, Despatch, Cold Stores, and Production Lines. Plan daily production, ensuring orders are packed and processed efficiently while minimizing waste. Maintain high-quality standards by ensuring customer specifications are met. Liaise with growers, marketing desks, and key stakeholders to manage stock effectively. Oversee Health & Safety, Ethical Trading, Site Security, and Food Safety Culture. Organize engineers and contractors for equipment maintenance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in a similar role within large-scale horticultural or food production operations. Experience with soft fruit is desirable but not essential. Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop teams. Attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards. Ability to work flexibly, particularly during peak periods. Ambitious and proactive approach to business management and process improvement. What’s on Offer? Competitive salary package. Relevant training and excellent career progression opportunities. A supportive and dynamic working environment. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key operational role in a growing business. If you have the experience and ambition to succeed, we would love to hear from you To Apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience to (url removed)