Are you an experienced people manager from a fresh produce or fruit environment, looking to step into a pivotal leadership role? This is your opportunity to join a well-established and reputable fruit grower, supplying Tesco, Lidl, and wholesale customers, as they continue to grow their team and operation.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £35,000 salary + paid overtime

• Clear opportunities for development and career progression

• Supportive leadership structure with experienced team members

• On-site free parking

• Seasonal flexibility (time off in week when longer hours worked)

• Optional accommodation available

• Exposure to both operations and technical sides of the business

The Role

Reporting into the Farm Operations Manager, you'll assist the Production Manager in overseeing the seasonal packhouse operation for raspberries and blueberries. While the packhouse runs May to November, during the off-season you'll be involved in prepping the facility and planning for the next year's production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a team of 10 operators, 3 end-of-line coordinators, and 3 QCs (including a Head QC)

• Ensuring KPIs and retailer deadlines are met

• Planning labour efficiently during peak harvest

• Supporting BRC audits and compliance requirements

• Assisting with both the technical and operational side of packhouse processes

• Working with Marco detection systems and line manufacturers (training provided)

About you

• Experience managing teams in packhouse, harvest, or fresh produce environments

• Knowledge of soft fruit, growing, or harvesting is highly desirable

• BRC audit exposure

• Ideally already in a Packhouse Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor role in fruit or fresh produce

• Strong communicator and hands-on leadership style

If this sounds of interest feel free to hit apply. You can also send your CV directly to jamie@morepeople.co.uk or drop me a call on 01780 480530 for some more information.

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