Fruit Farm Manager- UK wide opportunities (multiple locations) -Competitive Salary

Fruit Farm Manager
Fruit Farm Manager- UK wide opportunities (multiple locations) - Competitive Salary

The Job:
We are working with a number of progressive and well established fresh produce businesses across the UK who are seeking experienced Fruit Farm Managers to lead and develop their operations. These roles offer the opportunity to take full responsibility for fruit production across a range of crops including soft fruit, top fruit, and protected systems. You will play a key role in managing harvest performance, labour, crop quality, and overall farm efficiency within commercially driven environments. Positions are available across multiple locations, offering both hands on and strategic management responsibilities depending on the scale of the business.

Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day to day fruit farm operations, ensuring high standards of crop production
- Manage and lead seasonal and permanent staff, often across large teams
- Plan and deliver harvest operations, focusing on productivity, quality and efficiency
- Monitor crop health, irrigation, nutrition and pest/disease control
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and audit standards
- Coordinate labour planning, rotas, and workforce management
- Work closely with senior management, packhouse and commercial teams
- Maintain accurate records and drive continuous improvement across the operation

The Candidate:
- Proven experience within fruit production (soft fruit, top fruit, or protected cropping)
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams, including seasonal labour
- Good understanding of crop management, agronomy and harvest operations
- Commercial awareness with a focus on productivity and quality
- Organised, proactive and capable of working autonomously
- Strong communication skills, able to manage diverse teams
- Full UK driving licence

The Package:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Accommodation often available depending on location
- Opportunities across a range of progressive UK-based businesses
- Long-term career development within the fresh produce sector
- Supportive working environments with scope for progression

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk. 

Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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