Job description
THE ROLE:
We are currently exclusively recruiting for one of the UK’s biggest Fresh Produce/Food Production companies, that offers fantastic progression opportunities for employees. Based in Somerset, this Trainee Grower will ensure that the farm is provided with a planned yield of quality vegetables through the implementation of a Growing blue print suitably tailored for the farm. As Trainee Grower, you will be responsible for managing the growing operations staff and processes associated with growing from scheduling work, overseeing core activity, ensuring quality of raw materials and managing farm hygiene, monitoring and ensuring that all operations staff adhere to company H&S and hygiene directives on site. In conjunction with the harvesting manager and the farm manager, providing accurate production forecasts to the trading desk, ensuring the farm is audit ready and systems, process etc. are documented adequately to ensure compliance with customer and farm standards, as well as recruiting, training and developing the Growing Operations team for the business.
THE COMPANY:
One of the UK’s biggest Fresh Produce/Food Production companies
THE CANDIDATE:
- Experience in Growing, Harvesting and Compost would be an advantage
- Man-management experience.
- Ability to coach team toward working effectively and respectfully with people from different cultures and languages
- Flexible in dealing with multiple tasks, changing demands and timelines
- Looking for a career with opportunities to progress within a successful business.
THE PACKAGE:
Circa £25k basic, plus yearly bonus £5k. Great benefits package and definite opportunities for long-term career progression!
Please email your CV to Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk
We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those short listed for interview will be contacted.
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