Farm Foreman - Fresh Produce and Vegetable Farm in Essex

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you an experienced Farm Foreman with strong machinery skills, looking to take ownership of day-to-day operations within a progressive vegetable farm? Do you have hands-on experience in vegetable or arable production, along with the ability to lead a small team through busy planting and harvest seasons? Are you looking for a long-term, full-time role on a modern Essex farm where you can combine practical fieldwork with team supervision and operational responsibility?

Location of the Job: Essex.

Salary and Benefits Package: £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary DOE. Accommodation if you wish to relocate.

Additional information: This is a permanent, full-time position.

Working Hours: Full-time (45 hours per week). Peak seasonal periods (planting and harvest) will require additional hours as and when required.

About The Company: Operating a modern, diversified farming business in Essex - this farm grows a wide range of vegetable crops alongside combinable arable crops. With continued investment in modern machinery and efficient crop production systems, the business is focused on delivering high-quality produce while maintaining strong operational standards.

The Job Role Details: You will support the Farm Manager in the day-to-day running of the farm, taking responsibility for overseeing field operations and supervising a small team. This is a practical, hands-on role where you will be actively involved in machinery operations while ensuring work is completed to a high standard. This role would suit an experienced Farm Foreman with strong machinery skills and some supervisory experience, who enjoys working within a professional farming environment and supporting the delivery of a vegetable cropping programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and oversee daily crop production activities across the farm.
• Operate a range of modern agricultural machinery including cultivations, drilling, planting and harvesting equipment.
• Supervise and guide a small team, including seasonal staff, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Assist with planning and coordinating workloads during busy periods.
• Monitor crop progress and report any issues to the Farm Manager.
• Assist with routine machinery maintenance, fault finding and basic servicing.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety and environmental standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider farm team to deliver the annual cropping programme.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience within vegetable or arable crop production on farm.
• Strong machinery operation skills and good mechanical awareness.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a small team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• PA1 and PA2 spraying certificates.
• Telehandler or forklift certification - desirable but not essential.

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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

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