Assistant Farm Manager

Austin Fraser; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to oversee daily farming operations and manage a small team. This role involves hands-on responsibilities such as driving machinery, crop management, and ensuring high-quality standards. With over 50 years of expertise, this co-operative farming client offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing business dedicated to excellence in agriculture. If you are passionate about farming and eager to learn, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Training Provided

Opportunity for Growth

Qualifications

• Experience managing seasonal labour in horticulture is essential.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day farming operations including driving tractors and forklifts.
• Oversee irrigation, crop husbandry, and manage a small team.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Machinery Operations

Crop Management

Education

Experience in Horticulture

Tools

Tractors

Forklifts

Job description

Assistant Farm Manager

Are you passionate about farming and looking for a hands-on management role?

Join our well-established and expanding co-operative farming client, specializing in high-quality sweetcorn, squash, and pumpkins for both retail and wholesale markets.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Conduct day-to-day farming operations, including tractor and forklift driving.
2. Crop walking with an agronomist to maintain high-quality standards.
3. Oversee irrigation and crop husbandry.
4. Procure necessary farming inputs.
5. Manage and motivate a small team for efficiency and productivity.
6. Assist the Farm Manager in planting, robotic weeding, harvesting, and packing seasonal crops.
7. Perform general farm work, maintenance, and seasonal planning between November and March.
8. Supervise machinery maintenance, labour management, and oversee crop production from planting to dispatch.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Experience in managing seasonal labour within the horticultural industry.
2. A keen interest in learning about different crops (training provided where necessary).
3. Strong leadership and organizational skills.
4. Practical hands-on approach with machinery and farm operations.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. Opportunity to work in a well-established company with over 50 years of industry expertise.
3. Involvement in a growing and diversifying farming business with a strong reputation for quality.

Apply now and be part of an innovative and dynamic team dedicated to excellence in agriculture.