Irrigation Supervisor

Redfox Executive Selection Ltd; Faversham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fruit cultivation seeks a hands-on team member in their irrigation management department. The role involves overseeing irrigation systems, managing staff, and maintaining crop health. Candidates should have experience in the field, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience required in a similar role.
• UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee irrigation systems for various soft fruit crops.
• Manage a small team of irrigation staff.
• Repair and maintain irrigation systems and implement fertigation strategies.

Skills

Team Management

Irrigation System Oversight

Crop Management

Job description

The company

Our client is based in the South East of England and has been growing fruit for over 150 years and now consists of three main departments: Breeding, Propagation and Commercial field production. Although strawberries were the sole target of the breeding program when it was initiated in 1986, the company has since developed strong raspberry, blackberry and blueberry programmes. All four of these crops are being bred for an improved eating experience for consumers, as well as for optimised grower traits. The breeding department consists of a core team, with additional seasonal support.

Role description and responsibilities

You will be a hands-on part of the growing team, which is experienced in the management, propagation and fruiting of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

Full training will be provided, and your role will include:

• Oversee irrigation systems on site with variety of soft fruit crop
• Manage small team of Irrigation staff
• Directly report to Site manager
• Repair and maintenance of irrigation system
• Implement agreed fertigation strategy
• Daily checks and crop walking
• Take ownership of new irrigation projects

Requirements

• Previous experience needed
• UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Soft-fruit experience.
• Field work experience.
• Acid Handling
• First Aid

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