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Glasshouse Manager

Job description

Are you an experienced leader from a fresh produce glasshouse environment who excels at managing people, planning labour, and delivering high standards?

A forward-thinking Fresh Produce business is seeking a Glasshouse Manager to take ownership of labour control, productivity, and performance across a busy glasshouse operation. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being present in the glasshouse, leading from the front, and supporting teams to deliver consistently high-quality results.

What you will be doing

  • Plan, manage, and control labour to meet glasshouse operational requirements

  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and glasshouse teams

  • Manage rotas, working hours, productivity, and labour costs

  • Ensure high standards of quality across all glasshouse activities

  • Monitor performance, output, and task completion, making adjustments as needed

  • Work closely with growing and operational teams to align labour with crop plans

  • Maintain strong health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times

  • Support peak periods, including harvesting and packhouse demand

What I am looking for

  • Proven experience in a fresh produce glasshouse or controlled environment agriculture

  • Strong people management and labour planning experience

  • Confident managing productivity, performance, and quality

  • Hands-on, visible leadership style with excellent communication skills

  • Commercially aware with a structured, organised approach

  • Experience within FMCG or fresh produce environments

Why Join

  • A key leadership role within a growing fresh produce business

  • Opportunity to make a real impact on team performance and standards

  • Fast-paced, operational environment with autonomy and responsibility

  • Work with committed teams focused on quality and continuous improvement

If you have glasshouse expereince and are driven by being invovled in operational management I would love to hear from you. The best way to reach me is on 01780 480530 and email me your CV to jamie@morepeople.co.uk