Assistant Production manager - SOFT FRUIT PRODUCTION 🌱
Location: Herefordshire
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 + 2-bed flat available for the right candidate
Hours: 48 hrs/week in peak (summer), 39 hrs/week in off-season
Holidays: 28 days including Bank Holidays

Are you a hands-on leader with experience in farm operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to manage large seasonal teams? We're looking for a Assistant production manager to join our dynamic operation at the peak of our soft fruit season.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and monitor soft fruit production with a focus on quality and efficiency

Manage and support multiple staff teams, including 200+ seasonal pickers

Train and induct new starters to ensure smooth integration

Maintain strict health & safety standards and reporting

Plan labour schedules and daily workforce allocation

Act as a key communication point for logistics and operations

Conduct regular quality control inspections across all harvest areas

What You'll Bring:

Full clean driving licence (essential)

Proven experience managing multiple teams in a farm, soft fruit

Knowledge of soft fruit harvest or growing operations

Strong leadership and organisational skills

Ability to work independently, especially during peak season

Russian or Bulgarian language skills (advantageous but not essential)

What We Offer:

£32,000 - £35,000 salary depending on experience

2-bed accommodation on-site

3%/5% pension contributions

Sunday off every week during peak season + 1 additional day off midweek

Structured training during off-season and clear progression pathway

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical, motivated, and experienced leader ready to hit the ground running during our busiest season.-apply now to secure your place!

📧 To apply, send your CV to kathryn.van