At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cider apple and hop production, ensuring high crop quality and operational improvements.
- Company: Hawkins Farming Ltd is a leading UK hop grower, known for premium hops supplied to breweries.
- Benefits: Offers an excellent salary, pension scheme, and potential accommodation.
- Other info: Located in Bosbury, Herefordshire, with a focus on niche crops like hops.
- Why this job: Join a progressive farm expanding its acreage with modern facilities and dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Previous horticultural or farming experience is beneficial but not required; training will be provided.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated horticultural manager to take responsibility for cider apple and hop production on a progressive and expanding farm. A varied and rewarding role within our business.
Cider apples are grown on contract. The enterprise benefits from well-maintained orchards, cleaning facilities, and modern machinery. Hawkins Farming Ltd is one of the UK's leading hop growers, supplying premium hops to breweries. We are continuing to expand our acreage and have recently invested in new picking and drying facilities.
The Role
- Manage and develop apple & hop growing and harvesting operations
- Work as part of a small, dedicated team within a wider business.
- Maintain high standards of crop quality and attention to detail.
- Contribute to ongoing improvements and expansion.
The Candidate
- Keen to learn and develop with specialist niche crops such as hops.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Practical, reliable, and hard-working.
- Previous horticultural or farming experience beneficial but not expected with growing hops; training will be given.
Package
- Excellent salary, pension scheme, accommodation could be made available.
Please apply in writing with CV to Hawkins Farming Ltd, Bosbury Herefordshire. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
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Hawkins Farming Ltd, based in Bosbury, Herefordshire, is a top UK hop grower with modern picking and drying facilities. The company offers a competitive salary and pension scheme while fostering a dedicated team environment focused on quality and expansion.
