Fruit Farm Production Manager

Ethero; Gayton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit farming company is seeking a Fruit Farm Production Manager to join their team in Gayton, UK. This hands-on role involves overseeing plant husbandry, pest control, and staff management to ensure optimal yield and fruit quality. Applicants should possess proven experience in commercial fruit production, strong leadership skills, and be well-versed in industry standards. A competitive salary up to £50,000 is offered, alongside on-site accommodation or rental support. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate individuals in agriculture.

Benefits

On-site accommodation

Support for rental property

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial fruit production is mandatory.
• Must be highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.
• Understanding of BRCGS and supermarket protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage plant husbandry tasks to maximize yield and quality.
• Implement pest control and feeding plans with farm management guidance.
• Lead and train your team, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Monitor and record operational data accurately.

Skills

Commercial fruit production experience

Leadership and communication skills

Crop planning and quality control

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Harvest Manager Farm Production System

Muddy Boots Farm Management Software

Priva Irrigation Systems

Job description

Fruit Farm Production Manager

Up to £50,000 plus on-site accommodation or deposit for new rental property if out of area and benefits.

Staffordshire operation based.

Following a period of extensive growth and with further expansion planned this year, this award winning and diverse fruit farming business are looking to add to their management team of a hands‑on leadership role. You will be hands on, will be responsible for ensuring maximum yields and fruit quality as well as managing pest control, spraying, and husbandry tasks. If you are passionate about quality and innovation in fruit farming and want to take on more responsibility, this is the perfect opportunity.

Duties:

• Plan and manage plant husbandry tasks to maximise yield and quality.
• Implement pest control, feeding, and spray plans with guidance from the Farm Manager and agronomist.
• Manage chemical storage, spraying equipment, and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Lead and train your team, ensuring licenses, safety, and welfare standards are met.
• Liaise with Picking Manager, neighbours, and beekeepers regarding spray plans.
• Monitor and record water usage, payroll information, and staff administration accurately.
• Support investigations into customer non-compliance and implement remedial actions.
• Foster good public relations and maintain high standards of health, safety and hygiene.
• Oversee irrigation rigs and tunnel effectiveness in line with weather conditions.

To be considered for this role you MUST:

• Have proven experience in commercial fruit production.
• Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills.
• Be skilled in crop planning, harvesting, and quality control.
• Have deep understanding of Red Tractor, BRCGS, and supermarket protocols.
• Be passionate about agriculture, innovation, and delivering excellence.
• Understand the need to work weekends and overtime during the growing season.
• Be positive, proactive and eager to learn.
• Have good all‑round computer skills.

If you also have PA1, PA2a, PA3a, PA6, have experience of Harvest Manager Farm Production System and Muddy Boots Farm Management Software, this would be a real advantage to you. If you have experience of Priva Irrigation Systems, that would be even better.

This role is UK based and does NOT have sponsorship opportunity.

Our process is barrier free and we will ensure you are carefully considered for the role you have applied for. If you have not been successful for this role, please do apply to others or send your CV to (url removed) with a cover letter explaining what you are looking for and we will do our best to support your search for new employment.

This role is being advertised by the Telford office of Ethero, where you will find access to both permanent and temporary employment across a wide range of job sectors covering the whole of Shropshire. We also have offices in Stoke & Burton. To find out more, go to (url removed)