Top & Stone Fruit Farm Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company is seeking a Top & Stone Fruit Manager in Kent. You will oversee all operations in a 150-hectare fruit site, ensuring optimal crop performance and sustainability. This position requires strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to manage diverse orchard tasks. The role offers competitive salary and accommodation on site, along with opportunities for professional development within a progressive business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accommodation available

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial fruit production (top and/or stone fruit).
• Hands-on, proactive approach with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Sound understanding of machinery and crop husbandry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage all orchard operations across top and stone fruit production.
• Develop and implement effective crop management programmes.
• Lead, train, and motivate staff to achieve high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Problem Solving

Crop Management

Education

FACTS and/or BASIS qualifications

Tools

Modern orchard systems

Job description

Top & Stone Fruit Manager

Top & Stone Fruit Manager – Kent - Competitive Salary + Accommodation Available

The Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Top & Stone Fruit Manager to lead operations on a 150-hectare fruit site in Kent. This is a key management position for a knowledgeable individual who is passionate about high-quality fruit production and wants to play a central role in the ongoing success and development of a well-invested, progressive enterprise. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running and long-term development of diverse orchard operations — ensuring optimal crop performance, quality, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all orchard operations across top and stone fruit production
• Develop and implement effective crop management programmes to maximise yield and quality
• Lead, train, and motivate both permanent and seasonal staff to achieve high performance standards
• Oversee budgets, inputs, and resource planning
• Ensure compliance with assurance schemes, health & safety, and industry regulations
• Liaise with agronomists, packhouses, and senior management to ensure smooth supply chain operations

The Company

Forward thinking fruit growing business operating with a long term vision and strong investment in innovation, technology and sustainable production. The company maintains a commitment to quality, staff development, and excellence across all areas of horticultural management.

Candidate

• Proven experience in commercial fruit production (top and / or stone fruit)
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills
• Hands‑on, proactive approach with excellent problem solving ability
• Sound understanding of modern orchard systems, machinery and crop husbandry techniques
• FACTS and / or BASIS qualifications desirable but not essential

The Package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Accommodation available on site (if required)
• Opportunity to take a leading management role within a well‑invested, future‑focused business
• Supportive environment with scope for long‑term progression and professional development

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