Harvest Supervisor – Soft Fruit & Asparagus – Hampshire - Competitive Salary + Accommodation

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grower in Hampshire seeks a Harvest Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations during the picking season. Key responsibilities include overseeing harvesting teams for soft fruits and asparagus while ensuring quality, productivity, and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in horticulture and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Staff accommodation may be available

Supportive, collaborative environment

No night shifts required

Qualifications

• Experience supervising harvest teams within horticulture or fresh produce.
• Knowledge of soft fruit and/or asparagus is preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced seasonal environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teams during the busy picking season ensuring quality and productivity.
• Manage a rotating shift pattern, ensuring targets are met and health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Horticulture Knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Harvest Supervisor

Harvest Supervisor – Soft Fruit & Asparagus – Hampshire - Competitive Salary + Accommodation

The Job:

We’re looking for a hands-on Harvest Supervisor to support the smooth running of day-to-day operations during the busy picking season. You’ll oversee teams harvesting soft fruit and asparagus (including strawberries), ensuring quality and productivity are maintained. You’ll manage a rotating shift pattern (no night work required), ensuring targets are met and health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

The Company:

Our client is a long-established and respected grower of premium soft fruits and asparagus, operating in the heart of the New Forest region. Known for their focus on sustainable farming and employee welfare, they supply to major retailers and local outlets across the UK.

The Candidate:

• Experience supervising harvest teams within horticulture or fresh produce
• Knowledge of soft fruit and/or asparagus is preferred
• Comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced seasonal environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Able to work a flexible rotating shift pattern (no nights)

The Package:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Staff accommodation may be available
• Supportive, collaborative environment within a highly respected grower
• No night shifts required

Application:

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

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