Trainee Crop Manager

Trainee Crop Manager
Warwickshire Full-time Excellent Training & Progression

Looking to build a career in agriculture and food production, but don't want to get stuck behind a desk? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're working with one of the UK's biggest fresh produce businesses to hire a Trainee Crop Manager - someone with ambition, drive, and a love of the outdoors who's ready to kickstart a career in large-scale farming.

This isn't just about farming in the traditional sense. It's about learning how to grow, manage, and deliver crops at scale for one of the UK's most successful fresh food suppliers. You'll be supporting experienced Crop Managers to maximise yield and quality, managing seasonal teams, and learning the ropes of everything from irrigation and pest control to forecasting and variety trials.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting Crop Managers with the growing and harvesting of crops

Helping to plan and run day-to-day operations in the field

Leading and motivating seasonal and permanent staff when required

Learning about crop husbandry, pest control, forecasting, and trials

Assisting with admin, record-keeping, audits, and environmental stewardship

Ensuring machinery, labour, and time are used effectively

Getting stuck into the practical side of large-scale crop production while developing management skills

Who We're Looking For

Someone who's ambitious, curious, and eager to learn

A natural team player who enjoys working outdoors

Strong communicator who can motivate and support others

Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving environment

Keen eye for detail, with the ability to problem-solve on the go

A full driving licence is essential

You don't need years of farming experience - this is a trainee role designed to help you develop into a future Crop Manager. What you do need is enthusiasm, resilience, and the willingness to learn.

Why This Role?

Work with one of the UK's leading fresh produce businesses

Hands-on role with a mix of fieldwork and team management

Fantastic training and mentoring from experienced Crop Managers

Clear career progression with opportunities to step into management

Be part of a business that values innovation, sustainability, and its people

Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on , email or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date; just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.