Working Farm Supervisor
Agricultural and Farming Jobs
Tenterden
Job type
full time
Location
Tenterden, England
Working Farm Foreman Specialist Crop Production
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
Do you have experience maintaining and repairing agricultural machinery alongside hands-on crop production?
Have you worked within commercial fruit, vineyards, hops, soft fruit or other specialist perennial cropping businesses?
Are you an experienced Foreman, Farm Supervisor or Assistant Farm Manager looking for a varied, hands-on role combining crop production, machinery maintenance and team leadership within a progressive farming business?
Could this be the opportunity you've been waiting for a rewarding position where you can take responsibility for day-to-day farm operations, lead a small team and play a key role within a highly respected specialist crop business?
Location of the Job:
Kent Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate, subject to agreement.
Salary & Benefits Package:
Circa £45,000 dependent upon experience
Overtime opportunities available
Pension and holiday entitlement
Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate, subject to agreement
Long-term career opportunity within a progressive farming business
Varied role combining crop production, machinery maintenance and team leadership
Full-time permanent position
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist crop business operating in the South East of England. The business grows high-value perennial crops using modern production techniques, specialist machinery and seasonal labour to deliver a premium product to the food and beverage sector.
Continued investment in people, equipment and infrastructure has created an opportunity for a practical and motivated Working Farm Foreman to support the day-to-day management of operations and help drive the continued success of the business.
Working Farm Foreman The Job Role Details:
This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with senior management to coordinate daily farming activities, supervise staff, maintain machinery and ensure the efficient operation of the business throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage daily crop production activities
Oversee spraying operations and crop husbandry programmes
Manage trellis systems, crop support structures and general farm infrastructure
Supervise harvest operations and seasonal labour teams
Lead, motivate and support a small team of permanent employees
Ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained
Diagnose faults, service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and farm equipment
Coordinate cultivation, irrigation and general farm operations
Support environmental and estate management projects
Report operational progress to senior management
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:
Proven experience within commercial fruit production, orchards, vineyards, hops, soft fruit or other perennial cropping systems
Proven ability to diagnose faults, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and farm equipment
PA1, PA2 and PA3 qualifications
Forklift and/or telehandler certification
Experience supervising staff and coordinating workloads
Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and make sound operational decisions
Full UK driving licence
Flexible approach to working hours during peak seasonal periods
Desirable:
Previous Foreman, Farm Supervisor or Assistant Farm Manager experience
Experience managing seasonal labour
Welding and fabrication experience
Knowledge of trellis systems and crop support infrastructure
Environmental stewardship experience
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday with flexibility required during harvest and peak seasonal periods.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
Keywords:
Working Farm Foreman, Farm Foreman, Farm Supervisor, Assistant Farm Manager, Specialist Crop Production, Commercial Grower, Perennial Crops, Orchard Manager, Orchard Foreman, Fruit Production, Top Fruit, Soft Fruit, Vineyard, Vineyard Supervisor, Vineyard Manager, Hop Grower, Agricultural Foreman, Harvest Manager, Sprayer Operator, PA1, PA2, PA3, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Machinery Maintenance.
We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.
About Us
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.
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