Autonomous Farm Manager: Top & Stone Fruit Orchards

MorePeople; Faversham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural consultancy is seeking a Working Farm Manager to oversee specialist orchards in Faversham, UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical skills, deep orchard knowledge, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and the chance for long-term security and development. Perfect for someone passionate about quality, precision farming, and management responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Laptop & phone

Annual salary reviews

Long-term stability and development opportunities

Shadowing an experienced Farm Manager

Qualifications

• Experience managing specialist top-and stone-fruit orchards.
• Ability to manage time and workload independently.
• Proven skills in practical orchard operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the site.
• Schedule and oversee all orchard tasks including planting and cultivation.
• Ensure farm compliance, sustainability, and safety.

Skills

Experienced top-and stone-fruit grower

Deep hands-on orchard knowledge

Comfortable spending big chunks of the day on a tractor

Skilled in irrigation, orchard husbandry, IPM

Strong on organisation and record-keeping

Physically fit and weather-proof

Calm under pressure, solutions-focused

Education

PA1/PA3/PA6 qualified

PA2 qualified

BASIS/FACTS, forklift tickets

Job description

A leading horticultural consultancy is seeking a Working Farm Manager to oversee specialist orchards in Faversham, UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical skills, deep orchard knowledge, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and the chance for long-term security and development. Perfect for someone passionate about quality, precision farming, and management responsibilities.