Assistant Grower Manager Soft Fruit Hampshire DOE accommodation car Want to be more than a number? Looking to join a farm thats serious about sustainable growing, with a solid team and strong future? This is a new role for the business, which means youll get a chance to make your mark. Whats the Job? Youll be part of a team growing across 80Ha. Their main crop is soft fruit, but theyve diversified into vineyards and asparagus, too. The business has grown, and the current team need someone to join to manage the workload. Youll be reporting to the Technical Director, and hes ready to support you in getting up to speed. No two days will be the same. Youll be working across the whole growing process and playing an active role in keeping things running at a high standard. Picture this: Monday: Youre out crop-walking, monitoring for pests and diseases and creating a control programme. Tuesday: The biological programme has been created. Youre now spending the day liaising with suppliers to order whats needed. Wednesday: Youre spending the day with the irrigation team, making sure they understand what needs to be done. Thursday: Youre working with the senior leadership team on forecasting, harvest plans, and future crop plans. Friday: Youre back out in the field, crop walking, monitoring progress and training the team. Youll be overseeing teams across irrigation, glasshouse, spraying and biologicals. The core team is 15, going up at peak. About you Youve already had hands-on experience with commercial soft fruit production. You might be at a similar level looking for a new environment, or you might be ready to take a step up in your career. Either way, we want to hear from you. Youll be a strong communicator – happy to manage and develop a team, work with suppliers and the wider senior leadership team. Attention to detail will come naturally to you. Youll be able to spot minor changes in crop quality and know how to work in a proactive way. Whats Next? If youre looking for a role where you can develop your technical skills and be part of a business thats moving forward – get in touch for a confidential chat. Contact me, Kieran, on 01780 480530, email me on or message me on LinkedIn
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