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Field Production Manager
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- North Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Field Production Manager
Yorkshire
£DOE
Ready to play a key part in a growing business?
Enjoy being hands‑on and taking ownership of your own site?
This is a rare opportunity with a well‑established horticultural grower, due to the retirement of a long‑serving member of the team.
What's in It for You?
Competitive salary
Opportunity to take ownership of a key production area
Supportive business investing in people and internal development
Training and development opportunities
Long‑term progression as responsibility increasesThe Role
Reporting into senior production leadership, you'll take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of field production, seasonal labour and crop delivery.
The operation has strong foundations, existing infrastructure and clear scope for growth. With the right person in post, field production has the potential to increase significantly over the coming years.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing field and nursery operations through the full production cycle
Sowing, transplanting and crop husbandry
Tractor driving and operation of agricultural machinery
Organising lifting, picking and preparation of stock to specification
Supervising seasonal and agency labour at peak periods
Making day‑to‑day operational decisions
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and increase output
Ensuring safe working practices at all timesThe role follows a seasonal rhythm, with heavier sowing and tractor work in spring, crop maintenance through summer, and lifting during the winter period.
The Person
This role would suit someone who enjoys autonomy, practical responsibility and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
You'll have:
Experience working in a field‑based or production horticulture/agriculture environment
Some experience managing or supervising people (this doesn't need to be extensive - they're happy to train and support).
Tractor driving experience
PA1 / PA2 / PA6 would be ideal, though training can be providedWhat's Next?
For an informal chat, please call Sarah on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or message via LinkedIn.
If your CV isn't fully up to date, don't worry, send what you have and we'll take it from there
Yorkshire
£DOE
Ready to play a key part in a growing business?
Enjoy being hands‑on and taking ownership of your own site?
This is a rare opportunity with a well‑established horticultural grower, due to the retirement of a long‑serving member of the team.
What's in It for You?
Competitive salary
Opportunity to take ownership of a key production area
Supportive business investing in people and internal development
Training and development opportunities
Long‑term progression as responsibility increasesThe Role
Reporting into senior production leadership, you'll take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of field production, seasonal labour and crop delivery.
The operation has strong foundations, existing infrastructure and clear scope for growth. With the right person in post, field production has the potential to increase significantly over the coming years.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing field and nursery operations through the full production cycle
Sowing, transplanting and crop husbandry
Tractor driving and operation of agricultural machinery
Organising lifting, picking and preparation of stock to specification
Supervising seasonal and agency labour at peak periods
Making day‑to‑day operational decisions
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and increase output
Ensuring safe working practices at all timesThe role follows a seasonal rhythm, with heavier sowing and tractor work in spring, crop maintenance through summer, and lifting during the winter period.
The Person
This role would suit someone who enjoys autonomy, practical responsibility and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
You'll have:
Experience working in a field‑based or production horticulture/agriculture environment
Some experience managing or supervising people (this doesn't need to be extensive - they're happy to train and support).
Tractor driving experience
PA1 / PA2 / PA6 would be ideal, though training can be providedWhat's Next?
For an informal chat, please call Sarah on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or message via LinkedIn.
If your CV isn't fully up to date, don't worry, send what you have and we'll take it from there