Assistant Irrigation Manager

Assistant Irrigation Manager

• Do you have fruit or arable farming experience?

• Do you have knowledge of irrigation systems?

• Are you happy to work weekends and overtime during busy farming periods?

Location of the Job: Herefordshire, West Midlands.

Salary and Benefits Package:

• Paying £26,000 - £30,000 basic salary per year, depending upon experience.

• Accommodation is currently not available within this role/package.

Additional information:

This is a permanent full-time position.

About The Company:

A family run business specialising in soft fruit production.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Assistant Irrigation Manager, you will report directly to the Irrigation Manager and your role will involve the following:

• Timely and correct irrigation of raspberry and blueberry crops.

• Conducting regular water testing.

• Monitoring fertigation programs and their effectiveness.

• Irrigation equipment installation, maintenance and operation.

• Glasshouse maintenance and climate control.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…

• At least 1-year previous experience on either fruit or arable farm irrigation.

• Live local to the Herefordshire site.

• Ability to work weekends and overtime during the growing season.

• Knowledge of irrigation systems can be advantageous (Dream2, AdCon or PRIVA)

• Basic computer skills and use of Microsoft Office.

• Full clean driving license.

• Attention to detail.

• Organisation and planning skills.

• Communication skills (being able to communicate with colleagues, workers, sometimes non-English speakers).

• Capability of independent work.

• Willingness to learn.

How to apply: Please click on the apply now button.

The Industry (Key Words): Fruit farm jobs, farm jobs, soft fruit jobs, fruit jobs, irrigation jobs, assistant irrigation manager jobs.

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