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Farm Operations Manager
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kent
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
Farm Operations Manager
Kent, England
£Competitive Salary
Are you a hands-on farm operations leader with a passion for machinery and team management?
Looking to join a forward-thinking fresh produce business with real autonomy and responsibility?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key operational role within a well-established and growing farming enterprise in Kent. The business manages over 600 hectares of land, with a strong focus on vegetable and arable production.
The Role:
As Farm Operations Manager, you'll report to the Farm Manager and take charge of the day-to-day running of farm operations. You'll lead a small, dedicated team and oversee all machinery, equipment, and estate maintenance across multiple sites in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a small team of full-time and seasonal staff, including irrigation crews.
Act as an internal contractor - delivering high-quality operational services to the crop management team.
Oversee all machinery and equipment - from servicing schedules to breakdown management and procurement decisions.
Maintain and improve the wider farm estate - ensuring buildings and land are safe, secure, and well-kept, while enhancing biodiversity.
Promote and uphold a strong health and safety culture across all operations.
Support irrigation and field-scale vegetable production activities.
Adapt quickly to changing plans and operational challenges.About You:
Proven experience managing small teams in a farm setting.
Strong mechanical aptitude - confident in setting up and maintaining a wide range of farm machinery.
Positive, proactive approach to health and safety.
Experience in field-scale vegetable production and irrigation is advantageous.
Mechanical/workshop experience is a bonus.
BASIS/FACTS qualifications are not required - this is a practical, machinery-focused role.What's Next:
For a confidential discussion, contact Kieran on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or connect via LinkedIn. No need for a polished CV - just send what you have, and we'll take it from thereBefore You Apply
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