Date Palm Farm Supervisor – Irrigation & Harvest Lead

Urban Ridge Supplies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Ridge Supplies in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Agricultural Supervisor Date Palm Operations to manage daily plantation activities, including palm care, irrigation, fertigation, pruning, and harvesting.

The role requires hands-on field work, supervision of farm workers, record-keeping on irrigation and treatments, and collaboration with farm management to meet production and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Agriculture, Agronomy, or Horticulture.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in date palm farming or plantation operations.
• Hands-on irrigation, fertigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, and harvesting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across the date palm plantation.
• Monitor palm growth, health, soil conditions, and plantation performance.
• Plan and supervise seasonal activities including pruning, pollination, thinning, fertilization, and harvesting.
• Monitor and coordinate irrigation and fertigation schedules.
• Identify and address pest, disease, and other palm health issues.
• Monitor fruit development, quality, and harvesting readiness.
• Lead and supervise farm workers including task allocation and daily work planning.
• Ensure proper cleaning, pruning, thinning, and maintenance of palm trees.
• Maintain records related to irrigation, fertilization treatments, production and farm activities.
• Ensure agricultural tools, machinery, and equipment are used and maintained properly.
• Implement required agricultural safety and quality practices.
• Coordinate with farm management on plantation performance, production, and quality targets.

Job description

Urban Ridge Supplies in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Agricultural Supervisor Date Palm Operations to manage daily plantation activities, including palm care, irrigation, fertigation, pruning, and harvesting.

The role requires hands-on field work, supervision of farm workers, record-keeping on irrigation and treatments, and collaboration with farm management to meet production and quality targets.