Farm Foreman - Fresh Produce and Vegetable Farm

Farm Foreman - Fresh Produce and Vegetable Farm

Location: Essex.

Salary and Benefits: £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary DOE. Accommodation if you wish to relocate.

Working Hours: Full-time (45 hours per week). Peak seasonal periods may require additional hours.

Job Role Details: You will support the Farm Manager in the day to day running of the farm, taking responsibility for overseeing field operations and supervising a small team. This practical, hands on role involves active machinery operation and ensuring work meets high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and oversee daily crop production activities across the farm.
• Operate modern agricultural machinery including cultivations, drilling, planting and harvesting equipment.
• Supervise and guide a small team, including seasonal staff, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Assist with planning and coordinating workloads during busy periods.
• Monitor crop progress and report any issues to the Farm Manager.
• Assist with routine machinery maintenance, fault finding and basic servicing.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with the wider farm team to deliver the annual cropping programme.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in vegetable or arable crop production on farm.
• Strong machinery operation skills and mechanical awareness.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a small team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• PA1 and PA2 spraying certificates.
• Telehandler or forklift certification - desirable but not essential.
• Mandatory NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), required for all applicants.

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