Job description
Assistant Farm Manager
Assistant Farm Manager – Soft & Stone Fruit Production – Staffordshire – Competitive Salary + Accommodation + Benefits
The Job:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Farm Manager to join a successful soft and stone fruit business. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you’ll help oversee day to day operations, from crop planning and harvest coordination to staff supervision and irrigation management.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring high quality fruit production that meets the standards of major UK retailers, driving efficiency, quality and consistency across the farm. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about modern, sustainable agriculture and looking to grow their management career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.
The Company:
A respected and well-established name in UK fruit production, known for delivering premium produce through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to excellence. The company offers a collaborative, professional environment with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and staff development.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience in commercial fruit production, ideally across soft and stone fruit
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage seasonal and multilingual teams
- Organised and detail-focused, with a proactive and problem-solving approach
- Skilled in crop planning, harvesting, and maintaining quality and yield standards
- Knowledge of Red Tractor, BRCGS, and supermarket compliance requirements
- Confident using IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, farm management software)
- Flexible and hands-on, with the ability to work weekends and extended hours during peak season
- Passionate about agriculture, innovation, and continuous improvement
The Package:
- Salary dependent on experience
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus additional Christmas–New Year leave
- Pension scheme
- Shared on-site accommodation available if required
Please email your CV to Greg Henderson, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, GHenderson@agrirs.co.uk.
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