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Farm Manager | Soft Fruit | Guildford

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Farm Manager | Soft Fruit | Guildford

  • Location:

    Guildford

  • Sector:

    Fresh Produce, Agriculture

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Sarah Want

  • Job ref:

    SW13365

  • Published:

    about 3 years ago

Farm Manager | Soft Fruit | Guildford
£DOE


Are you an experienced soft fruit manager looking to take a step up in a very successful business?


About our Client
Established for over 50 years, our client is one of the UK's leading producers of berries. They have several farms across the south of England and run a very successful operation. This role will be based at their site near Guildford.

About the Role
Reporting into the MD, you will be responsible for the overall running of the farm, ensuring the highest quality berries are being grown. You will be responsible for running large teams, making sure that the people around you are motivated and working efficiently. You will be crop walking, assessing for pests and diseases, monitoring irrigation and any other crop husbandry tasks. You will be forward planning, looking at budgets, operational procedures, and crop forecasting.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a large scale, protected cropping environment. You will be confident in managing large teams of people and be confident in communication. Knowledge of growing is essential, as this will be your daily focus.

How to Apply
Sound interesting? Apply below! Alternatively, contact Sarah on mailto:sarah@morepeople.co.uksarah@morepeople.co.uk or 01780 480530.