Packhouse Manager - Hereford - Competitive Salary + Seasonal Overtime + Performance Incentives

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fresh produce operation located near Hereford is seeking an experienced Packhouse Manager. In this role, you will manage daily operations within a busy, seasonal environment, ensuring the efficient handling of intake, packing, and dispatch. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a proven background in food production. The position offers a competitive salary, seasonal overtime, and performance incentives within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary DOE

Seasonal overtime

Performance incentives

Full training on systems and processes

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in packhouse, food production, fresh produce, or FMCG operations.
• Knowledge of BRCGS/Food Safety or similar compliance frameworks.
• Hands‑on, solutions driven approach to daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily packhouse operations from intake through to finished goods.
• Lead a mixed, seasonal team with clear communication across shifts.
• Implement and maintain BRCGS, Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

People management skills

Problem solving

Communication

Operational planning

Job description

Packhouse Manager

Packhouse Manager -Hereford -Competitive Salary + Seasonal Overtime + Performance Incentives

The Job:

Our client, a major fresh produce operation based near Hereford, is seeking an experienced Packhouse Manager to lead the day to day running of a busy, seasonal packhouse environment. You will take ownership of all intake, grading, packing and dispatch operations, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently. This is a fast paced role in a time sensitive supply chain, requiring strong leadership, problem solving skills and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing daily packhouse operations from intake through to finished goods
• Leading a mixed, seasonal team and ensuring clear communication across shifts
• Implementing and maintaining BRCGS, Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance
• Monitoring KPIs: throughput, waste, labour efficiency, order fulfilment
• Working closely with farming and logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, layout and efficiency

The Company:

Our client is a well established fresh produce business supplying national food service and retail customers. With a strong focus on quality, efficiency and seasonal production, they offer a supportive environment and genuine opportunities to influence operational performance.

The Candidate:

• Experience in packhouse, food production, fresh produce or FMCG operations
• Strong people management skills with the ability to train and motivate teams
• Knowledge of BRCGS/Food Safety or similar compliance frameworks
• Hands‑on, solutions driven approach to daily operations
• Confidence in planning labour, managing throughput, and hitting production KPIs
• Good communication and the ability to manage pressure during peak seasons

The Package:

• Competitive Salary DOE
• Seasonal overtime
• Performance incentives
• Full training on systems and processes
• Supportive team environment
• Strong potential to progress into Ops or Production Management

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