Production Mnager - Soft Fruits

Overview

Production Manager - Soft Fruits Production

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Location:

UK - Staffordshire

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits Package: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Seasonal peak hours during the growing season; weekend and overtime working required. Training and professional development supported. Accommodation or relocation support may be available (subject to eligibility).

Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking fresh produce business producing high-quality soft and stone fruit for major UK retailers. The business is committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, with significant investment in modern production systems, infrastructure, and people.

• Hands-on leadership role managing crop production from plant delivery through to harvest, working with the Farm Manager, Agronomist, and wider operational teams.
• Plan and optimise production areas and systems to maximise yields and fruit quality through crop husbandry, pest control, irrigation oversight, and team leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards; drive high performance and continuous improvement.
• Lead, train, and develop production teams; manage licences, safety standards, welfare, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with the Picking Manager, neighbours, and beekeepers regarding spray plans and operational activity.
• Monitor water usage, payroll information, and staff administration data; support investigations into non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee irrigation rigs and tunnel effectiveness; adjust production practices based on weather and crop requirements.

• Proven experience in commercial fruit production, ideally across soft and stone fruit crops.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident and effective leader with strong communication skills; experience working with multilingual teams.
• Understanding of crop planning, harvesting, and quality control.
• Familiarity with Red Tractor, BRCGS, and major supermarket protocols.
• Passionate about agriculture, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Flexibility to work weekends and extended hours during peak growing periods.
• Positive, proactive, eager to learn, with a strong 'can-do' attitude.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; good understanding of planning and managing crop harvesting operations.

• PA1, PA2a, PA3a, PA6 certificates.
• Experience using Harvest Manager Farm Production System and Muddy Boots Farm Management Software.
• Experience working with Priva irrigation systems.

• Full-time, with extended hours required during peak periods of the growing season;
• Exciting opportunity to lead a modern soft fruits operation; impact on crop quality, productivity, and business performance;
• Supportive team in a dynamic environment with opportunities for leadership and development.

Please click on the 'apply now' button. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.

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