Irrigation Manager – Staffordshire –£45,000 + Benefits

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager in Staffordshire. The successful candidate will oversee all automated and manual irrigation systems, managing both irrigation and fertigation programmes. Responsibilities include leading a team, monitoring crop conditions, and taking on new projects to improve productivity and sustainability. The role offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 based on experience, along with 28 days of holiday and opportunities for growth within the company.

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 soft and stone fruit crops.
• Strong understanding of fertigation, including EC and pH management.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; experience managing multilingual teams is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all automated and manual irrigation systems across a commercial farming operation.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation programmes and monitor crop and soil conditions.
• Lead an irrigation team and take responsibility for new irrigation projects.

Skills

Managing irrigation systems

Understanding of fertigation

Leadership skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

PA1, PA2a, PA3a, PA6 qualifications

Tools

Muddy Boots farm management software

Job description

Irrigation Manager – Staffordshire – £45,000 + Benefits

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

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