Irrigation Team Lead: Precision Watering and Fertigation

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking an Irrigation Team Leader to manage and optimize irrigation systems across a farming operation. The ideal candidate should have proven experience with irrigation, strong leadership skills, and competency in relevant software. Responsibilities include managing both automated and manual irrigation systems, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time position may require extended hours during peak seasons and demands a passion for agriculture and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with irrigation systems, ideally in soft/stone fruit production.
• Motivated to develop management and leadership skills.
• Flexible to work weekends during peak growing periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage automated and manual irrigation systems.
• Implement and monitor fertigation programmes.
• Conduct regular inspections and repairs of irrigation systems.
• Lead and supervise irrigation technicians and farm workers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and biosecurity requirements.

Skills

Proven experience with irrigation systems

Strong communication and leadership skills

Highly organised with attention to detail

Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Priva irrigation systems

Muddy Boots Farm Management Software

Job description

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking an Irrigation Team Leader to manage and optimize irrigation systems across a farming operation. The ideal candidate should have proven experience with irrigation, strong leadership skills, and competency in relevant software. Responsibilities include managing both automated and manual irrigation systems, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time position may require extended hours during peak seasons and demands a passion for agriculture and operational excellence.