Working Farm Manager
3 days ago
Working Farm ManagerReady to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites?We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on behalf of a leading horticultural consultancy. This isn't commercial production, it's a role where quality, precision and long-term stewardship matter far more than volume. Think: proper, hands-on farming with purpose.You'll be the person keeping the wheels turning, caring for orchards, protecting their longevity, and ensuring the site stays in peak condition for research, trials, DEFRA work and national collections. If you're the kind of farm manager who thrives outdoors in all weather, loves being trusted to get on with the job, and prefers a tractor seat to a desk chair, this one's for you.What You'll Be DoingYou'll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the site, planning and delivering all orchard operations with a blend of practical skill, smart decision-making and good old-fashioned graft.You'll schedule, execute and oversee all key tasks including planting, grubbing, cultivation, irrigation, pest and disease control, machine maintenance and harvest activity. You'll keep the farm compliant, sustainable, safe and running like clockwork.Most of the time, you'll be working solo (with occasional seasonal labour), so this role suits someone who's confident operating independently, managing their time and staying on top of both practical work and record-keeping.We're Looking For Someone Who Is An experienced top- and stone-fruit grower with deep hands-on orchard knowledgePA1/PA3/PA6 qualified (non-negotiable), PA2 qualified (desirable)Comfortable spending big chunks of the day on a tractor, including PTO equipmentSkilled in irrigation, orchard husbandry, IPM and long-term orchard maintenanceA natural self-starter who's used to working independently and managing a full workload aloneStrong on organisation, record-keeping, planning and compliancePhysically fit, weather-proof and happiest outdoorsBASIS/FACTS, forklift tickets or additional qualifications = a huge plusCalm under pressure, decisive, practical and solutions-focused, someone who just gets things doneThis role needs a seasoned, confident, "seen-it-all" type fruit grower. Someone practical, resilient and ready to take charge of a site that requires real care and expertise.What's In It For You?Competitive salaryCompany vehicleLaptop & phoneAnnual salary reviewsA role with long-term security and room to develop as contracts expandThe chance to shadow the retiring Farm Manager, a highly experienced orchard specialist with 20+ years on siteA respected organisation behind you, but full autonomy day-to-dayWork that genuinely matters to the future of UK fruit growingInterested?If you're an experienced orchard professional looking for a role with freedom, responsibility and long-term stability, this could be the perfect next step.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.
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Working Farm Manager
2 weeks ago
Faversham, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeJob DescriptionWorking Farm ManagerReady to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites?We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on...
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Working Farm Manager
4 weeks ago
Faversham, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeWorking Farm ManagerReady to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites? We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on behalf of a...
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Working Farm Manager
3 days ago
Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeWorking Farm Manager Ready to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites? We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on behalf of a...
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Working Farm Manager
3 days ago
Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeWorking Farm Manager Ready to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites? We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on behalf of a...
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Farm Operations Supervisor
3 days ago
Faversham, United Kingdom Edward Vinson Full timeFull Time - 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 and now consists of three main departments: Breeding, Propagation and Commercial field production. Although strawberries were the sole target of the breeding program when it was...
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Farm Operations Supervisor
2 weeks ago
Faversham, United Kingdom Edward Vinson Full timeEdward Vinson Ltd. is based in the South East of England and has been growing fruit for over 150 years and now 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...
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Autonomous Farm Manager: Top
2 days ago
Faversham, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeA leading horticultural consultancy is seeking a Working Farm Manager to oversee specialist orchards in Faversham, UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical skills, deep orchard knowledge, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and the chance for long-term security and development. Perfect...
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Fruit Farm Team Leader
2 weeks ago
Faversham, United Kingdom Edward Vinson Ltd Full timeEdward Vinson Ltd is a family run, well-established soft fruit breeder, propagator and grower in the South East region of England, founded over 150 years ago. We supply soft fruits - strawberries, blueberries and raspberries to many of the UK’s major supermarket chains. We are looking for an experienced Team Leader/ Supervisor to join our team. Overview...
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Strawberry Summer Breeding Trials Assistant
1 week ago
Faversham, United Kingdom Edward Vinson Full timeStrawberry Summer Breeding Trials Assistant Edward Vinson Ltd. (EV) is a soft fruit breeder and grower in Faversham, Kent. EV has been growing strawberries and other soft fruits for over 150 years. The breeding programmes started in 1986 and have successfully released a number of key cultivars for the UK and global markets. Edward Vinson Ltd. wishes to...
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Slinger Signaller
7 days ago
Faversham, United Kingdom McLaren Resourcing Full time**Labourer with a slinger/signaller ticket needed to start working from Wednesday the 2nd of August** Solar farm project - post code ME13 9EE Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Paying: £170 per shift **Please call/text Arek if interested 07955436878** **Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract Contract length: 1 week **Salary**: £170.00 per...
