Production Manager – Staffordshire –£55,000

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established agricultural business in Staffordshire is seeking a hands-on Production Manager. Responsibilities include managing the crop cycle, overseeing pest control and irrigation, and leading the production team. Candidates should have proven experience in commercial fruit production, strong knowledge of crop management, and effective leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000 based on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dynamic working environment

Opportunity to influence crop quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial fruit production, ideally across soft and stone fruit.
• Strong knowledge of crop planning, harvesting, and quality control.
• Confident managing chemical storage, spraying equipment, and legislative compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the crop cycle from plant delivery to harvest.
• Oversee husbandry, pest control, spraying, and irrigation activities.
• Lead and develop the production team.

Skills

Commercial fruit production experience

Crop planning and harvesting knowledge

Pest control implementation experience

Leadership and communication skills

IT skills in Microsoft Office

Tools

Harvest Manager

Muddy Boots

Priva irrigation systems

Job description

Production Manager – Staffordshire –£55,000

We are seeking a hands‑on Production Manager to play a key role in delivering maximum yields and high‑quality fruit across a commercial farming operation. You will manage the crop cycle from plant delivery through to harvest, overseeing husbandry, pest control, spraying, and irrigation activities. Working closely with the Farm Manager and agronomist, you will support planning, construction, and maintenance of production areas and systems while leading and developing the production team. Weekend and seasonal overtime will be required during peak periods.

Our client is a well‑established agricultural business with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. They operate modern production systems and offer a collaborative working environment where operational excellence and innovation are encouraged.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in commercial fruit production, ideally across soft and stone fruit.
• Strong knowledge of crop planning, harvesting, and quality control.
• Experience implementing pest control, feeding, and spray programmes.
• Confident managing chemical storage, spraying equipment, and legislative compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; experience managing multilingual teams is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Red Tractor, BRCGS, and major retailer standards.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Willing to work weekends and overtime during the growing season.
• Positive, proactive, and keen to learn with a practical approach.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Desirable: PA1, PA2a, PA3a, PA6; experience with Harvest Manager or Muddy Boots farm management systems; experience with Priva irrigation systems.

The Package

• Salary of £40,000 to £55,000, dependent on experience.
• Permanent, full‑time position.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high‑performing farm operation.
• Dynamic working environment with scope to influence crop quality and business performance.

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