HARVEST MANAGER in Bognor Regis, West Sussex

HARVEST MANAGER – SOFT FRUIT

Location: South East England
Salary: Competitive – Depending on Experience (DOE)
Accommodation: Available
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take responsibility for harvest operations, ensuring productivity, fruit quality, labour efficiency and the successful delivery of harvest targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily soft fruit harvesting operations.

• Plan and coordinate harvest schedules and resources.

• Lead and supervise harvest teams and supervisors.

• Monitor picking productivity, efficiency and fruit quality.

• Ensure harvest targets and production deadlines are achieved.

• Manage labour allocation and workforce performance.

• Maintain high standards of quality, food safety and compliance.

• Monitor harvest KPIs and prepare performance reports.

• Work closely with growing, production and operational teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve harvest efficiency and reduce waste.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous harvest management experience within commercial horticulture.

• Soft fruit harvesting experience highly desirable.

• Strong leadership and workforce management skills.

• Experience managing large seasonal teams.

• Good understanding of harvest planning and productivity.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Minimum NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification relevant to the role.

• Legal right to work in the UK or valid visa permitting employment.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Accommodation available.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Career development opportunities.

• Supportive and professional working environment.