Irrigation Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Talke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive agricultural business in Staffordshire is looking for an experienced Irrigation Manager to oversee irrigation systems. You will manage hands-on irrigation and fertigation procedures, monitor crop conditions, and lead an irrigation team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in irrigation management, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. This permanent position offers a salary between £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits, including holiday leave and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

28 days' holiday including bank holidays

Additional leave from Christmas to New Year

Opportunity to lead a key operational function

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing irrigation systems, ideally across fruit crops.
• Strong understanding of fertigation, including EC and pH management.
• Experience with Priva irrigation systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee automated and manual irrigation systems across farming operations.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation programmes.
• Lead an irrigation team and handle new irrigation projects.

Skills

Managing irrigation systems

Fertigation (EC and pH management)

Leadership skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

PA1, PA2a, PA3a, PA6 qualifications

Tools

Priva irrigation systems

Muddy Boots farm management software

Job description

Irrigation Manager – Staffordshire

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits.

The Job

We are recruiting an experienced Irrigation Manager to oversee all automated and manual irrigation systems across a commercial farming operation. This hands‑on role includes managing irrigation and fertigation programmes, monitoring crop and soil conditions, maintaining infrastructure, and leading an irrigation team. You will also take responsibility for new irrigation projects and work closely with senior management to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. Weekend and seasonal overtime will be required during peak growing periods.

The Company

Our client is a progressive agricultural business with a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, and sustainable production. They operate modern growing systems and provide a professional, well‑structured working environment.

The Candidate

• Proven experience managing irrigation systems, ideally across soft and stone fruit crops
• Strong understanding of fertigation, including EC and pH management
• Experience with Priva irrigation systems is highly desirable
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong leadership and communication skills; experience managing multilingual teams is an advantage
• Passionate about agriculture, innovation, and high standards of delivery
• Willing to work weekends and overtime during the growing season
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Desirable: PA1, PA2a, PA3a, PA6 qualifications and experience using Muddy Boots farm management software

The Package

• Salary of £35,000 to £45,000, dependent on experience
• Permanent position
• 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, plus additional leave from Christmas to New Year
• Opportunity to lead a key operational function within a growing agricultural business

How to Apply

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