Assistant Farm Manager - Top Fruit

EC Drummond; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to oversee the management of a top fruit farm. This hands-on role involves working closely with a small team to ensure efficient operations and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Healthcare package

Newly refurbished house may be available

NEST Pension

31 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility.
• Experience in motivating people or a desire to develop this skill.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day management of a 150ha top fruit farm.
• Implement and supervise the annual Harvest plan.
• Monitor staff skills and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Knowledge

Motivating People

IT Skills

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from EC Drummond.

Overview

EC Drummond Group is a diverse and growing family-run agricultural business. Specialising in top fruit, soft fruit, arable, and broiler chicken production, we are based on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Farm Manager to assist in the day-to-day management of a 150ha top fruit farm at Tillington, Herefordshire, growing dessert apples, cider apples, and cherries.

This is a hands-on role, and you will be expected to undertake tasks alongside the team, with full and ongoing training provided.

General Role

To be a working Assistant Farm Manager in the orchards with a small team, providing an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and processes to meet the needs of the organisation.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Production and Agronomists throughout the season to develop, monitor, achieve, and report KPIs for all growing and farm standards.
• Implement and supervise the annual Harvest plan in collaboration with the Head of Production and Harvest Manager.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and to standards, achieving productivity and budget targets.
• Monitor staff skills and levels, highlighting concerns to the Head of Production and HR Manager.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes.

Qualifications and Experience

• A positive, can-do attitude with flexibility to adapt to the work environment.
• Experience in motivating people or a desire to develop this skill.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Good understanding of IT.

Terms & Conditions

Salary will be competitive and discussed at interview, along with other T&Cs.

A healthcare package will be provided, and a newly refurbished house may be available.

NEST Pension.

31 days holiday per annum.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Farming

Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing at EC Drummond by 2x.

Job Locations

Hereford, England, United Kingdom - 1 week ago

Worcester, England, United Kingdom - 23 hours ago

Hereford, England, United Kingdom - 1 week ago

Martley, England, United Kingdom - 1 week ago

Leominster, England, United Kingdom - 5 months ago