Assistant Farm Manager
Are you passionate about farming and looking for a hands-on management role?
Join our well-established and expanding co-operative farming client, specializing in high-quality sweetcorn, squash, and pumpkins for both retail and wholesale markets.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Conduct day-to-day farming operations, including tractor and forklift driving.
* Crop walking with an agronomist to maintain high-quality standards.
* Oversee irrigation and crop husbandry.
* Procure necessary farming inputs.
* Manage and motivate a small team for efficiency and productivity.
* Assist the Farm Manager in planting, robotic weeding, harvesting, and packing seasonal crops.
* Perform general farm work, maintenance, and seasonal planning between November and March.
* Supervise machinery maintenance, labour management, and oversee crop production from planting to dispatch.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience in managing seasonal labour within the horticultural industry.
* A keen interest in learning about different crops (training provided where necessary).
* Strong leadership and organizational skills.
* Practical hands-on approach with machinery and farm operations.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Opportunity to work in a well-established company with over 50 years of industry expertise.
* Involvement in a growing and diversifying farming business with a strong reputation for quality.
Apply now and be part of an innovative and dynamic team dedicated to excellence in agriculture