EC Drummond Group is a diverse and growing family run agricultural business. Specialising in top fruit, soft fruit, arable and broiler chicken production we are based on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Farm Manager required to assist in the day-to-day management of an 150ha top fruit farm at Tillington, Herefordshire growing dessert apples, cider apples and cherries.
This is a “hands on” role and you will be expected to undertake tasks with the team with full and ongoing training provided.
General Roll
To be a working Assistant Farm Manager in the orchards with a small team to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and processes to meet the needs of the organisation.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Throughout the season work with the Head of Production and Agronomists to develop, monitor, achieve and report KPIs for all growing and farm standards.
• Work with the Head of Production and Harvest Manager to implement and supervisor the annual Harvest plan
• Work with all team members to ensure that tasks are completed on time and to agreed standards and that farm operations achieve all productivity and budgeted cost targets.
• Monitor staff and skill levels for the work required highlighting concerns to Head of Production and HR Manager
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes
Qualifications and Experience
Must have a positive “can do” attitude and be flexible enough to adapt to the work environment
Experience in motivating people or have a desire for this to be part of your job
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
Good understanding of IT
T&Cs
Salary will be competitive and discussed at interview along with any other T&Cs.
A healthcare package will be provided, and a newly refurbished house can be made available.
NEST Pension
31 days holiday per annum
Email CV to HR Manager, Nick Gammon – nick.gammon@ecdrummond.co.uk
