Assistant Test Plot Manager | East Malling
- Employer
- MorePeople
- Location
- England, Kent, West Malling
- Salary
- £30,000
- Closing date
- 17 Feb 2019
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Grower Jobs, Management Jobs
- Sector
- Horticultural Specialist, Growing
Job Details
MorePeople are proud to be working with a leading developer and grower of soft fruit that has been supplying the finest berries to retailers across the world for over 100 years.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to assist the Test Plot Manager in the day-to-day management of one of the most important research and development farms within the business.
The Job:
You'll be fully supported by the Test Plot Manager as you undertake all practical operations involved in test plot management such as field cultivation, tunnelling, crop husbandry and assisting in labour planning.
You'll also be involved in administering budget plans, machinery maintenance and managing temporary staff.
The Person:
We are looking for candidates that have a degree or equivalent in Horticulture, Agriculture or a related subject. You must also have a full UK driving licence and be able to operate a tractor.
If you have your PA1 & PA2 spraying certificates then this would be an advantage, as would experience of working on commercial fruit farms.
You'll be a great team player and also have some experience of managing others.
Qualities such as positivity and open-mindedness are also very important to our client.
Working hours are from 7am - 4pm. You will however need to be flexible as during peak seasons you may be required to work extra hours and at weekends.
To apply:
This is brilliant opportunity for you to develop a long and successful career within a company that is represented on every continent.
To find out more simply contact Edina Bremner on 01780 480 530 or edina@morepeople.co.uk for a confidential conversation.
Company
MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.
Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.
- Website
- http://www.morepeople.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01780 480530
- Location
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Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom
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