Farm Operations Supervisor

Full Time

Location: Faversham

Farm Operations Supervisor

The Company

Edward Vinson Ltd. is based in the South East of England and has been growing fruit for over 150 years. The company consists of three main departments: Breeding, Propagation, and Commercial field production. Although strawberries were the sole target of the breeding program when it was initiated in 1986, the company has since developed strong raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry programs. All four of these crops are being bred for an improved eating experience for consumers, as well as for optimized grower traits. The breeding department at Edward Vinson consists of a core team, with additional seasonal support.

Role Description And Responsibilities

The Farm Operations Supervisor will oversee day-to-day farm activities, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality output. This role is essential for maintaining productivity and effectively managing staff.

• Oversee farm operations and tasks as agreed with the farm manager
• Train and supervise farm workers, assigning tasks based on skills and workload
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to ensure productivity
• Address labour issues and maintain a positive work environment
• Ensure trials are harvested and evaluated to the agreed procedure and schedule
• Ensure quality control
• Ensure proper maintenance and repair of farm equipment and tunnel structures, including scheduling servicing and inspections
• Optimize equipment utilization
• Adhere to H&S rules and implement and enforce safety procedures for all farm activities to prevent accidents
• Maintain accurate records of farm operations and compliance documentation

Requirements

• Previous experience needed

Desirable

• Soft-fruit experience.
• Field work experience.

Job Type

Full-time