Grower Manager - Soft Fruits

Soft Fruit Grower Manager (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries & Blueberries)

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Location:

Fife, Scotland.

Salary and Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Accommodation options available (to be discussed at interview)
• Career development opportunities
• Work in a scenic location near Edinburgh

Additional Information:
This is a permanent, full‑time position.

About the Company:

Our client is a dynamic and forward‑thinking fresh produce business specialising in field‑grown vegetables and soft fruit, supplying leading UK retailers. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high‑quality crops, with farming operations based in a beautiful coastal setting.

As a Soft Fruit Grower Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of berry crops including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. You will lead growing operations, oversee crop quality, manage seasonal teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Oversee day‑to‑day growing operations for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
• Monitor crop development and apply best practice agronomy techniques.
• Lead, motivate, and manage picking and husbandry teams throughout the season.
• Conduct regular crop walks to assess crop health and plan harvest schedules.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Support irrigation planning, pest and disease management, and nutrient applications.
• Maintain detailed records on crop performance, inputs, and compliance.
• Operate and assist with field machinery and tractor work when required.
• Communicate effectively with a multicultural seasonal workforce.
• Contribute to the farm's sustainability, biodiversity, and regenerative practices.

• A strong background in soft fruit production and crop husbandry.
• Hands‑on experience growing strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries (preferred).
• A proactive and detail‑focused approach to growing operations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• A valid UK driving licence (tractor or machinery skills beneficial).
• Good communication skills – fluency in Russian or an Eastern European language is a bonus.
• Knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and environmental compliance within horticulture.
• Must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the job.

Please click on the “apply now” button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Your application will be managed in complete confidence, and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.