Harvest supervisor (6-8 months FTC)

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce business is seeking an experienced Contract Harvest Supervisor for a fixed-term role starting in March 2026. You will coordinate harvest schedules, supervise teams, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in fresh produce operations and strong planning skills. This position offers a competitive seasonal salary and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive seasonal salary

Well-structured role within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience supervising fresh produce operations, preferably salads.
• Strong planning and organizational skills for effective workflow management.
• Capable of managing teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly harvest schedules.
• Manage workflow to meet production and delivery targets.
• Supervise harvest teams and comply with health & safety requirements.

Skills

Supervising harvest operations

Planning and organizational skills

Managing seasonal teams

Attention to detail

Job description

Contract Harvest Supervisor

Contract Harvest Supervisor – Salads (FTC 6–8 Months) - Warwickshire / Leicestershire - March 2026 Start

The Job

• Planning and coordinating daily and weekly harvest schedules
• Managing harvest workflow to meet production and delivery targets
• Supervising harvest teams and seasonal workers on a day-to-day basis
• Allocating labour efficiently and adapting plans to weather and crop conditions
• Implementing agreed processes and procedures across harvest operations
• Overseeing quality checks, monitoring standards, and compliance
• Ensuring health & safety and food safety requirements are followed
• Liaising with management and wider operational teams

The Company

A leading fresh produce business is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Harvest Supervisor on a fixed-term contract of 6–8 months, starting in March 2026, to oversee harvest operations during the peak season.

This is a key seasonal role focused on workflow management, planning, and people supervision, ensuring harvest activities are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards.

The Candidate

• Previous experience supervising harvest or fresh produce operations (salads desirable)
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Confident managing seasonal teams in a fast-paced environment
• Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail
• Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working extended hours during peak periods

The Package

• Fixed-term contract (6–8 months) from March 2026
• Competitive seasonal rate / salary, dependent on experience
• Well-structured role within a professional and supportive team

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].