Working Farm Foreman - Specialist Crop Production
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
Do you have experience maintaining and repairing agricultural machinery alongside hands-on crop production?
Have you worked within commercial fruit, vineyards, hops, soft fruit or other specialist perennial cropping businesses?
Are you an experienced Foreman, Farm Supervisor or Assistant Farm Manager looking for a varied, hands-on role combining crop production, machinery maintenance and team leadership within a progressive farming business?
Could this be the opportunity you've been waiting for… a rewarding position where you can take responsibility for day-to-day farm operations, lead a small team and play a key role within a highly respected specialist crop business?
Location of the Job:
Kent - Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate, subject to agreement.
Salary & Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary dependent upon experience
- Overtime opportunities available
- Pension and holiday entitlement
- Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate, subject to agreement
- Long-term career opportunity within a progressive farming business
- Varied role combining crop production, machinery maintenance and team leadership
- Full-time permanent position
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist crop business operating in the South East of England. The business grows high-value perennial crops using modern production techniques, specialist machinery and seasonal labour to deliver a premium product to the food and beverage sector.
Continued investment in people, equipment and infrastructure has created an opportunity for a practical and motivated Working Farm Foreman to support the day-to-day management of operations and help drive the continued success of the business.
Working Farm Foreman - The Job Role Details:
This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with senior management to coordinate daily farming activities, supervise staff, maintain machinery and ensure the efficient operation of the business throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily crop production activities
- Oversee spraying operations and crop husbandry programmes
- Manage trellis systems, crop support structures and general farm infrastructure
- Supervise harvest operations and seasonal labour teams
- Lead, motivate and support a small team of permanent employees
- Ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained
- Diagnose faults, service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and farm equipment
- Coordinate cultivation, irrigation and general farm operations
- Support environmental and estate management projects
- Report operational progress to senior management
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience within commercial fruit production, orchards, vineyards, hops, soft fruit or other perennial cropping systems
- Proven ability to diagnose faults, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and farm equipment
- PA1, PA2 and PA3 qualifications
- Forklift and/or telehandler certification
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating workloads
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and make sound operational decisions
- Full UK driving licence
- Flexible approach to working hours during peak seasonal periods
Desirable:
- Previous Foreman, Farm Supervisor or Assistant Farm Manager experience
- Experience managing seasonal labour
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Knowledge of trellis systems and crop support infrastructure
- Environmental stewardship experience
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday with flexibility required during harvest and peak seasonal periods.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
Keywords:
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We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.
About Us
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.
