Harvest Supervisor - Fresh Produce (Soft Fruit)
No employment permit sponsorship available - applicants must already have the Right to Work in Ireland (including Irish, UK or EEA citizens).
Are you an experienced harvest or fresh produce professional with a strong background in supervising field harvest operations and maintaining high food safety and quality standards?
Do you enjoy leading teams, driving productivity, and ensuring fruit is harvested to strict retailer and customer specifications?
Are you looking for a fast-paced, hands-on supervisory role within a high-performing soft fruit business?
Location of the Job:
Ireland - County Wexford - On farm accommodation available
Salary & Benefits Package:
€14.15 - €15.80ph depending on skills/experience
Opportunity to work within a fast-paced fresh produce environment
Training and development opportunities
About the Company:
Our client is a progressive fresh produce business specialising in soft fruit production. The business supplies high-quality berries to major retailers and customers, with a strong focus on food safety, quality assurance, and operational efficiency during peak harvest periods.
Harvest Supervisor - The Job Role Details:
You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of harvest operations, ensuring soft fruit is harvested efficiently, safely, and to required customer quality standards. The role focuses on managing harvest staff, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in the field, meeting customer specifications, and supporting high throughput during peak harvest periods.
Working closely with production, packhouse, and management teams, you will play a key role in maintaining productivity, minimising waste, and ensuring full traceability and compliance across harvest operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise daily harvesting of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries to customer specifications
Ensure correct picking standards, handling methods, and field grading of fruit
Monitor harvest speeds and output, adjusting labour as needed
Minimise waste and report quality issues promptly
Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety at all times during harvest operations
Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g. customer protocols, GlobalG.A.P., or equivalent)
Carry out and record quality checks throughout the shift
Ensure full traceability and accurate completion of harvest records
Supervise and support harvest operatives and team leaders
Allocate staff to harvest areas and tasks
Train new and existing staff on harvest standards, hygiene, and safe working practices
Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and performance
Promote a positive, respectful, and productive working environment
Ensure all staff follow health & safety procedures
Identify hazards and report or act on issues immediately
Ensure correct use of PPE and safe use of harvesting equipment and tools
Communicate daily with growing, packhouse, and management teams
Report harvest figures, quality issues, and staffing concerns
Assist with labour and harvest planning during peak periods
Ideal Candidate Skills & Experience:
Previous experience working in a fruit harvest or fresh produce field environment
Experience supervising or leading teams
Strong understanding of quality, hygiene, and food safety standards
Strong computer literacy skills
Good organisational and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure during peak harvest times
Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends
Must speak English, other languages are beneficial
Desirable:
Experience with soft fruit harvesting (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
Food Safety or HACCP training
First Aid or Health & Safety qualification
Experience working with seasonal and multicultural teams
Working Hours:
Seasonal role with variable hours depending on crop volumes
Early starts, long days, and weekend work required during peak season
How to Apply:
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*As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.*
The Industry (Key Words):
Harvest Supervisor, Harvest Team Leader, Fresh Produce, Soft Fruit, Berries, Agriculture, Field Operations, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Agriculture Jobs
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.
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