Assistant Farm Manager: Harvest & Crop Planning Lead

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a successful fruit business. The role requires strong leadership skills, a hands-on attitude, and the ability to manage quality standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern agriculture, offers a collaborative work environment, and provides opportunities for professional growth. Attractive benefits include salary based on experience, holiday leave, and on-site accommodation.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional leave

Pension scheme

Shared on-site accommodation available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial fruit production, ideally across soft and stone fruit.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of managing multilingual teams.
• Organised, detail-focused, with a proactive and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations from crop planning to staff supervision.
• Ensure high-quality fruit production compliant with UK retail standards.
• Drive efficiency, quality, and consistency across the farm.

Skills

Proven experience in commercial fruit production

Strong leadership and communication skills

Organised and detail-focused

Skilled in crop planning and harvesting

Knowledge of Red Tractor and BRCGS

Confident using IT systems

Flexible and hands-on

Passionate about agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Farm management software

Job description

A leading agricultural recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a successful fruit business. The role requires strong leadership skills, a hands-on attitude, and the ability to manage quality standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern agriculture, offers a collaborative work environment, and provides opportunities for professional growth. Attractive benefits include salary based on experience, holiday leave, and on-site accommodation.