At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily farm operations, manage crop production, and supervise a dedicated team.
- Company: Respected specialist crop business in the South East of England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, pension, holiday pay, and accommodation options.
- Other info: Full-time permanent role with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a progressive farming business and make a real impact in fruit production.
- Qualifications: Experience in fruit farming, strong mechanical skills, and leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
Do you have extensive practical fruit farming experience and a strong mechanical aptitude? Are you an experienced Foreman, Farm Supervisor or Assistant Farm Manager looking for a hands‑on role within a progressive specialist crop business? Could this be the opportunity you've been waiting for… a varied and rewarding position where you can take responsibility for day‑to‑day farm operations, lead a small team, and play a key role in a highly respected fruit production enterprise?
Location: Kent - Accommodation available - to be discussed.
Salary & Benefits Package:
- £35,000 - £45,000 dependent upon experience
- Overtime opportunities available
- Pension and holiday pay
- Accommodation available subject to agreement
- Long‑term career opportunity within a progressive farming business
- Varied role combining crop production, staff supervision and machinery maintenance
- 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 and utilises modern production techniques, specialist machinery and seasonal labour to deliver a premium product to the food and beverage sector. The business continues to invest in its people, equipment and infrastructure and is now seeking a Working Farm Foreman to support the day‑to‑day management of operations and help drive the continued success of the enterprise.
Job Role Details:
This is a hands‑on leadership role working closely with senior management to coordinate daily farming activities, supervise staff 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 and motivate a small team of permanent employees
- Ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained
- Carry out machinery maintenance and repairs
- 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, soft fruit or other perennial cropping systems
- PA1, PA2 and PA3 qualifications
- Forklift and/or telehandler certification
- Strong mechanical and engineering aptitude
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating workloads
- Ability to work independently and make 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.
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