Site Manager

Drnewitt; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural enterprise in Suffolk is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee its main production site. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, leading a mixed team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have solid technical knowledge of fruit production and experience in managing agricultural operations. The position offers a competitive salary range of £55,000 to £60,000 and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Full driving license (Category B) required.
• Proven background in managing farming or horticultural operations.
• Experience leading and organizing staff teams essential.
• Manager level experience needed.
• Strong technical knowledge of crop production including irrigation, nutrition, and pest/disease control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage day-to-day growing activities.
• Monitor crop development to maintain quality.
• Manage a team of permanent, temporary, and contract staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control.

Skills

Computer Skills

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Leadership Experience

Problem-solving

Training & Development

Job description

Job Description

Site Manager

Reports to : General Manager

Salary : Location : Suffolk

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the senior management team and play a key role within a commercial horticultural enterprise. This position oversees one of our main production sites and plays a vital part in ensuring efficient day-to-day operations strong team performance and consistent crop output.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive hands‑on leader with solid technical knowledge of fruit production and the ability to organise people processes and resources effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight – Plan and manage day‑to‑day growing activities including crop establishment, irrigation, harvest operations and general husbandry.
• Monitor crop development and make informed decisions to maintain quality and yield.
• Team Leadership – Manage a mixed team of permanent, temporary and contract staff, coordinate training schedules and daily work plans, promote a positive safe and efficient working culture.
• Machinery & Site Maintenance – Oversee servicing and repairs of equipment, vehicles and facilities, ensure all machinery is used safely and appropriately, maintain a tidy, well‑run and regulation‑compliant site.
• Compliance & Health and Safety – Ensure full compliance with horticultural labour and environmental regulations, implement and maintain health and safety procedures, keep accurate and timely records as required.
• Administration & Planning – Contribute to budgeting, cost control and forward planning, handle purchasing of materials and contracted services within authorized limits, provide regular operational reports and updates to the General Manager.
• Quality & Sustainability – Support high product standards and uniformity across the site, apply best practices for sustainable production and resource management, monitor soil health, water use and general site condition.

Required Skills & Experience

• Full driving license (Category B)
• Proven background in managing farming or horticultural operations
• Experience leading and organising staff teams
• Manager level experience
• Understanding of budgets and commercial decision‑making
• Strong technical knowledge of crop production including irrigation, nutrition and pest / disease control
• Ability to operate and maintain agricultural machinery
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Physically able to work outdoors in all seasons
• Professional reliable and well‑organised
• Spraying qualifications beneficial
• BASIS and FACTS qualifications advantageous

Key Skills

• Computer Skills,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Warehouse Distribution Experience,OSHA,Process Management,Training & Development,LIHTC,Leadership Experience,Property Management,Supervising Experience

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

55000 - 60000

Interested

Interested