Packhouse 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 packhouse or fresh produce professional with a strong background in supervising harvest or packing line operations and maintaining high food safety standards?
Do you enjoy leading teams, driving productivity, and ensuring fruit is packed 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.
Packhouse Supervisor - The Job Role Details:
You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of packhouse operations, ensuring soft fruit is packed efficiently, safely, and to required customer quality standards. The role focuses on managing staff, maintaining food safety and hygiene, meeting customer specifications, and supporting high throughput during peak harvest periods.
Working closely with production, harvest, and management teams, you will play a key role in maintaining productivity, minimising waste, and ensuring full traceability and compliance across packhouse operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise daily packing of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries to customer specifications
Ensure correct grading, weighing, labelling, and packaging of fruit
Monitor packing 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
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 packhouse records
Supervise and support packhouse operatives and line leaders
Allocate staff to packing lines and tasks
Train new and existing staff on packing 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 operation of equipment
Communicate daily with growing, harvest, and management teams
Report production figures, quality issues, and staffing concerns
Assist with labour and production planning during peak periods
Ideal Candidate Skills & Experience:
Previous experience working in a fruit or food packhouse 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 packing (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):
Packhouse Supervisor, Packhouse Team Leader, Fresh Produce, Soft Fruit, Berries, Food Production, Packhouse 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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