At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise polytunnel construction and maintenance while leading a dedicated team.
- Company: Dynamic agricultural company focused on fruit production in Suffolk.
- Benefits: Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Hands-on role with a focus on teamwork and meeting harvest deadlines.
- Why this job: Join a thriving team and make a real impact in sustainable agriculture.
- Qualifications: Experience in polytunnel management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Our client, a dynamic company within agriculture and fruit production, has an exciting new opportunity for a Tunnel Team Supervisor to join their team in Suffolk on a full-time, permanent basis due to increased demand and continued business growth. This role is perfect for someone with proven experience in building and maintaining polytunnels.
The successful Tunnel Team Supervisor should have:
- Proven experience building and maintaining polytunnels for soft fruits
- Strong leadership or supervisory experience within an outdoor or agricultural environment
- Good practical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- A proactive and hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
In this role, the Tunnel Team Supervisor will be responsible for:
- Supervising the construction, maintenance, and dismantling of polytunnels
- Ensuring all tunnels are maintained to a high standard and ready for each harvest season
- Organising and overseeing the daily workload of the tunnel team
- Carrying out repairs and identifying maintenance requirements
- Intensive polytunnel management
- Working to harvest schedules, and monitoring weather conditions
- Effectively professionally managing the tunnel team to meet the required standard and targets
- Ensuring health safety compliance, including correct use of PPE and reporting concerns
We think you need these skills to ace Tunnel Team Supervisor in Suffolk
Building and Maintaining Polytunnels
Leadership Skills
Supervisory Experience
Practical Skills
Mechanical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Organisational Skills
