Assistant Farm Manager / Growing Supervisor

The Flavour Network; Spalding; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce group in Lincolnshire is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager / Growing Supervisor to oversee crop production and manage a motivated team. The ideal candidate will ensure quality and safety standards, handle harvesting operations, and assist with budgeting. A background in agriculture is preferred, along with strong organisational and communication skills. This role offers a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee harvesting operations ensuring crops meet quality standards and timelines.
• Help manage and develop a capable, motivated team.
• Maintain site cleanliness, crop storage standards, and stock rotation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, risk assessments, and audits are completed.
• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to the team in your area.
• Assist with monitoring costs and operational budgets.

Skills

Awareness of crop quality and factors affecting harvest outcomes

Knowledge of crop protection products and safe use

Strong time management and organisational skills

Good IT and communication skills

Previous experience in horticulture or fresh produce

Education

ND in Agriculture or equivalent

Minimum Level 2 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Farm Manager / Growing Supervisor

Salary: £40,000

Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire

Contract: Full-time / Permanent

Overview

The Flavour Network are proud to be partnered with a leading fresh produce group in Lincolnshire. Our client delivers top-quality products to our customers while maintaining strong standards in health, safety, and sustainability. As Assistant Farm Manager / Growing Supervisor you will be supporting the day-to-day running of our crop production operations. As Assistant Farm Manager / Growing Supervisor, you are there to oversee operations - who ensure crops are grown, harvested, and prepared to meet customer specifications, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee harvesting operations, ensuring crops meet quality standards and timelines.
• Help manage and develop a capable, motivated team.
• Maintain site cleanliness, crop storage standards, and stock rotation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, risk assessments, and audits are completed.
• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to the team in your area.
• Assist with monitoring costs and operational budgets.

Skills & Experience

• Awareness of crop quality and factors affecting harvest outcomes.
• Knowledge of crop protection products and safe use.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Previous experience in horticulture or fresh produce is desirable.

Qualifications

• ND in Agriculture or equivalent.
• Minimum Level 2 NVQ or equivalent