Site Manager

Drnewitt; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company is looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee one of its main production sites. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a mixed team effectively. The ideal candidate will possess solid technical knowledge of crop production and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include planning growing activities, managing staff, and supporting sustainable practices. Interested candidates can send their CVs to [e-mail] or call 0131 226 5060.

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing farming or horticultural operations.
• Experience leading and organizing staff teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of crop production, including irrigation, nutrition, and pest/disease control.
• Physically able to work outdoors in all seasons.
• Professional, reliable, and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage day-to-day growing activities, including crop establishment and harvest operations.
• Manage a mixed team of permanent, temporary, and contract staff.
• Ensure compliance with horticultural, labour, and environmental regulations.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control.
• Support high product standards and sustainability practices.

Skills

Communication and leadership abilities

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate and maintain agricultural machinery

Understanding of budgets and commercial decision-making

Education

Driving license (Category B)

Spraying qualifications beneficial

BASIS and FACTS qualifications advantageous

Tools

Agricultural machinery

Job description

Job Description

Site Manager

Reports to: General Manager
Salary: £55,000–£60,000
Location: Suffolk

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the senior management team and play a keyrole within a commercial horticultural enterprise. This position oversees one of our main production sites and plays a vital part in ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, strong team performance, and consistent crop output.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, hands‑on leader with solid technical knowledge of fruit production and the ability to organise people, processes, and resources effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Plan and manage day‑to‑day growing activities, including crop establishment, irrigation, harvest operations, and general husbandry

• Monitor crop development and make informed decisions to maintain quality and yield

Team Leadership

• Manage a mixed team of permanent, temporary, and contract staff

• Coordinate training, schedules, and daily work plans

• Promote a positive, safe, and efficient working culture

Machinery & Site Maintenance

• Oversee servicing and repairs of equipment, vehicles, and facilities

• Ensure all machinery is used safely and appropriately

• Maintain a tidy, well‑run, and regulation‑compliant site

Compliance & Health and Safety

• Ensure full compliance with horticultural, labour, and environmental regulations

• Implement and maintain health and safety procedures

• Keep accurate and timely records as required

Administration & Planning

• Contribute to budgeting, cost control, and forward planning

• Handle purchasing of materials and contracted services within authorised limits

• Provide regular operational reports and updates to the General Manager

Quality & Sustainability

• Support high product standards and uniformity across the site

• Apply best practices for sustainable production and resource management

• Monitor soil health, water use, and general site condition

Required Skills & Experience

• Full driving license (Category B)

• Proven background in managing farming or horticultural operations

• Experience leading and organising staff teams

• Understanding of budgets and commercial decision‑making

• Strong technical knowledge of crop production, including irrigation, nutrition, and pest/disease control

• Ability to operate and maintain agricultural machinery

• Strong communication and leadership abilities

• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

• Physically able to work outdoors in all seasons

• Professional, reliable, and well‑organised

• Spraying qualifications beneficial

• BASIS and FACTS qualifications advantageous

Interested?

Send your CV to [e-mail] or give us a call on 0131 226 5060