Grower Fresh Produce Are you a passionate and experienced Grower ready to cultivate a thriving career? We are a family-run, innovative fresh produce grower and packer, continuously developing new ranges and operating 24/7. We re seeking a hands-on Grower to join our team. If you re driven by achieving optimal yields, committed to the highest standards, and eager to grow with a dynamic business, we want to hear from you. The Opportunity: This role is for a true leader in cultivation. Working closely with our Works Manager and reporting to the Growing Consultant and Operations Director, you will be pivotal in overseeing our Growing team. You'll ensure our people and equipment contribute to the safe, efficient, and effective running of the site, supervising the growth of products to meet production plans and fulfil customer orders on time, all while adhering to stringent food safety and quality requirements. We help you hire the people who ll actually move the needle. What You'll Be Doing: Crop Cultivation & Management: Oversee the growing process, ensuring all houses are filled, transferred, and emptied according to KPIs. Implement climate control and fertigation strategies, and manage all crop husbandry work. Team Leadership : Train new team members on disease control and elimination. Work with your team to achieve the best yield potential. Quality & Compliance : Conduct crop walking and scouting for pests and diseases. Enforce and promote excellent health & safety practices, ensuring all work is safe, hygienic, and complies with FSA and health and safety legislation. Strictly adhere to GMP and 'clean as you go' housekeeping principles. Operational Planning : Attend daily farm walks with other departments and participate in weekly planning meetings with the Growing Consultant. Ensure all growing operations are completed on time. Continuous Improvement : Drive your own personal development through training and work-based experience. Report on KPI figures during monthly meetings. What You'll Bring: Growing Expertise : Previous experience in a similar growing role, ideally with soft fruit or another edible horticultural crop. You're highly knowledgeable in crop production and confident in making independent decisions. Leadership & Management : Excellent management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Proven ability to supervise people and projects, including health and safety management. Drive & Attitude: A positive and proactive approach, a genuine desire to build a career in farm management/growing, and a "can do" attitude. You're happy to get stuck in and aren't afraid of hard work. Organisational Acumen : Excellent organisational skills, able to plan and structure work effectively in a demanding environment. Technical Skills : Sound IT skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Numerate and literate. Essential Qualifications : Food hygiene qualification and HACCP Qualification. Desirable, But Not Essential: A degree in agriculture or horticulture. Previous grower experience in a chilled, fast-paced FMCG environment. BRC experience and knowledge of retailer audit protocols. Hours of work Flexible hours per week. Rota basis 5 days per week to include weekend work Saturday Friday, flexibility during audits and customer Technical audits, visits and peak seasons. 30 mins for lunch, & two 15min breaks morning & afternoon unpaid. What We Offer: A negotiable annual salary of up to £40,000, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and a contributory pension scheme after 3 months' service. This is a full-time role with flexible hours, operating on a rota basis 5 days per week to include weekend work. Ready to help us hire the people who ll actually move the needle? Apply now! About Williams Recruitment We re Williams Recruitment a boutique agency that actually gets FMCG. We move fast, know our stuff, and only work with businesses we believe in. No egos, no waffle just honest advice, brilliant opportunities, and game-changing talent. Whether you re hiring or job hunting, we ll cut through the noise and make things happen.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Grower Fresh Produce Are you a passionate and experienced Grower ready to cultivate a thriving career? We are a family-run, innovative fresh produce grower and packer, continuously developing new ranges and operating 24/7. We re seeking a hands-on Grower to join our team. If you re driven by achieving optimal yields, committed to the highest standards, and eager to grow with a dynamic business, we want to hear from you. The Opportunity: This role is for a true leader in cultivation. Working closely with our Works Manager and reporting to the Growing Consultant and Operations Director, you will be pivotal in overseeing our Growing team. You'll ensure our people and equipment contribute to the safe, efficient, and effective running of the site, supervising the growth of products to meet production plans and fulfil customer orders on time, all while adhering to stringent food safety and quality requirements. We help you hire the people who ll actually move the needle. What You'll Be Doing: Crop Cultivation & Management: Oversee the growing process, ensuring all houses are filled, transferred, and emptied according to KPIs. Implement climate control and fertigation strategies, and manage all crop husbandry work. Team Leadership : Train new team members on disease control and elimination. Work with your team to achieve the best yield potential. Quality & Compliance : Conduct crop walking and scouting for pests and diseases. Enforce and promote excellent health & safety practices, ensuring all work is safe, hygienic, and complies with FSA and health and safety legislation. Strictly adhere to GMP and 'clean as you go' housekeeping principles. Operational Planning : Attend daily farm walks with other departments and participate in weekly planning meetings with the Growing Consultant. Ensure all growing operations are completed on time. Continuous Improvement : Drive your own personal development through training and work-based experience. Report on KPI figures during monthly meetings. What You'll Bring: Growing Expertise : Previous experience in a similar growing role, ideally with soft fruit or another edible horticultural crop. You're highly knowledgeable in crop production and confident in making independent decisions. Leadership & Management : Excellent management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Proven ability to supervise people and projects, including health and safety management. Drive & Attitude: A positive and proactive approach, a genuine desire to build a career in farm management/growing, and a "can do" attitude. You're happy to get stuck in and aren't afraid of hard work. Organisational Acumen : Excellent organisational skills, able to plan and structure work effectively in a demanding environment. Technical Skills : Sound IT skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Numerate and literate. Essential Qualifications : Food hygiene qualification and HACCP Qualification. Desirable, But Not Essential: A degree in agriculture or horticulture. Previous grower experience in a chilled, fast-paced FMCG environment. BRC experience and knowledge of retailer audit protocols. Hours of work Flexible hours per week. Rota basis 5 days per week to include weekend work Saturday Friday, flexibility during audits and customer Technical audits, visits and peak seasons. 30 mins for lunch, & two 15min breaks morning & afternoon unpaid. What We Offer: A negotiable annual salary of up to £40,000, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and a contributory pension scheme after 3 months' service. This is a full-time role with flexible hours, operating on a rota basis 5 days per week to include weekend work. Ready to help us hire the people who ll actually move the needle? Apply now! About Williams Recruitment We re Williams Recruitment a boutique agency that actually gets FMCG. We move fast, know our stuff, and only work with businesses we believe in. No egos, no waffle just honest advice, brilliant opportunities, and game-changing talent. Whether you re hiring or job hunting, we ll cut through the noise and make things happen.
Assistant Harvesting Manager Fresh Produce Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for efficiency and quality in fresh produce harvesting? We are a dynamic, family-run business at the forefront of the food industry, operating 24/7 and continuously developing new ranges. We're seeking a talented Assistant Harvesting Manager to join our team. If you thrive on optimising performance, developing people, and ensuring exceptional product standards, this is your next career move. The Opportunity: This pivotal role is about driving operational excellence from the ground up. You ll be assisting the Harvesting Manager in overseeing the entire harvesting department, focusing on achieving desired pick rates, managing planning and organisation of growing houses, and ensuring the competency, training, and adherence to H&S and food safety for our Pickers, Placers, and Supervisors. We know how to find the right leaders even the ones who aren t looking. What You'll Be Doing: Driving Performance : Ensure picking quality and quantity meet set targets per hour per picker. You'll monitor and evaluate picking statistics, taking corrective action where necessary. Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, make staffing decisions, and plan general people resources. You will train, coach, and mentor people and supervisors to reach desired pick rates. Encourage positive and cohesive teamwork to hit daily picking targets. Operational Planning & Execution : Assess crops daily to ensure correct manning and plans are in place in line with anticipated yields. Attend daily morning meetings to plan people, yields, houses, and hours for the following day. Ensure customer orders are fulfilled by planning picking with packhouse sales requirements. Quality & Compliance Champion : Ensure products are presented to the highest possible standard, focusing on weights, sizing, stem length, punnet identification, and capping up. You ll ensure all new workers follow safe systems of work and operating procedures, and have a training plan in place. Adhere to and promote best practices in accordance with company health, safety, and quality regulations, including GMP and 'clean as you go' principles. You will be a member of the site s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP team. Continuous Improvement : Control and minimise waste, playing an active part in continuous improvement initiatives. Detect and rectify issues affecting plant or equipment performance/safety in a timely manner. Collaboration : Liaise effectively with Harvesting Team Leaders, Harvesting Supervisors, Growing Manager, Production Manager, and Engineering Manager on any issues. What You'll Bring: Proven Supervisory Experience: Previous experience at a supervisory level, ideally within a mushroom farm or similar fresh produce environment. Exceptional People Skills : Good communication and people management skills, with excellent organisational and interpersonal abilities. Analytical Mindset : Good basic IT & Numerical skills, with the ability to input daily picker sheets onto excel for payroll and monitor picking statistics. Team Player : A collaborative spirit, capable of fostering positive and cohesive teamwork. Flexibility : A flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and overtime during peak periods, to meet the demands of a 24/7 business. Commitment to Safety & Quality : A strong understanding and adherence to food safety culture, legislation, and company policies. Desirable, But Not Essential: Mushroom picking experience. Previous experience as a Harvesting Manager in the mushroom industry. Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification or Degree-level Education. Hours of work Including weekends, however, you can take any two days off in the week as required. Overtime during peak periods will be required. What We Offer: A full-time, permanent role with 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and breaks including two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute break. Ready to help us hire the people who ll actually move the needle? Apply now! About Williams Recruitment We re Williams Recruitment a boutique agency that actually gets FMCG. We move fast, know our stuff, and only work with businesses we believe in. No egos, no waffle just honest advice, brilliant opportunities, and game-changing talent. Whether you re hiring or job hunting, we ll cut through the noise and make things happen.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Assistant Harvesting Manager Fresh Produce Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for efficiency and quality in fresh produce harvesting? We are a dynamic, family-run business at the forefront of the food industry, operating 24/7 and continuously developing new ranges. We're seeking a talented Assistant Harvesting Manager to join our team. If you thrive on optimising performance, developing people, and ensuring exceptional product standards, this is your next career move. The Opportunity: This pivotal role is about driving operational excellence from the ground up. You ll be assisting the Harvesting Manager in overseeing the entire harvesting department, focusing on achieving desired pick rates, managing planning and organisation of growing houses, and ensuring the competency, training, and adherence to H&S and food safety for our Pickers, Placers, and Supervisors. We know how to find the right leaders even the ones who aren t looking. What You'll Be Doing: Driving Performance : Ensure picking quality and quantity meet set targets per hour per picker. You'll monitor and evaluate picking statistics, taking corrective action where necessary. Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, make staffing decisions, and plan general people resources. You will train, coach, and mentor people and supervisors to reach desired pick rates. Encourage positive and cohesive teamwork to hit daily picking targets. Operational Planning & Execution : Assess crops daily to ensure correct manning and plans are in place in line with anticipated yields. Attend daily morning meetings to plan people, yields, houses, and hours for the following day. Ensure customer orders are fulfilled by planning picking with packhouse sales requirements. Quality & Compliance Champion : Ensure products are presented to the highest possible standard, focusing on weights, sizing, stem length, punnet identification, and capping up. You ll ensure all new workers follow safe systems of work and operating procedures, and have a training plan in place. Adhere to and promote best practices in accordance with company health, safety, and quality regulations, including GMP and 'clean as you go' principles. You will be a member of the site s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP team. Continuous Improvement : Control and minimise waste, playing an active part in continuous improvement initiatives. Detect and rectify issues affecting plant or equipment performance/safety in a timely manner. Collaboration : Liaise effectively with Harvesting Team Leaders, Harvesting Supervisors, Growing Manager, Production Manager, and Engineering Manager on any issues. What You'll Bring: Proven Supervisory Experience: Previous experience at a supervisory level, ideally within a mushroom farm or similar fresh produce environment. Exceptional People Skills : Good communication and people management skills, with excellent organisational and interpersonal abilities. Analytical Mindset : Good basic IT & Numerical skills, with the ability to input daily picker sheets onto excel for payroll and monitor picking statistics. Team Player : A collaborative spirit, capable of fostering positive and cohesive teamwork. Flexibility : A flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and overtime during peak periods, to meet the demands of a 24/7 business. Commitment to Safety & Quality : A strong understanding and adherence to food safety culture, legislation, and company policies. Desirable, But Not Essential: Mushroom picking experience. Previous experience as a Harvesting Manager in the mushroom industry. Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification or Degree-level Education. Hours of work Including weekends, however, you can take any two days off in the week as required. Overtime during peak periods will be required. What We Offer: A full-time, permanent role with 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and breaks including two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute break. Ready to help us hire the people who ll actually move the needle? Apply now! About Williams Recruitment We re Williams Recruitment a boutique agency that actually gets FMCG. We move fast, know our stuff, and only work with businesses we believe in. No egos, no waffle just honest advice, brilliant opportunities, and game-changing talent. Whether you re hiring or job hunting, we ll cut through the noise and make things happen.
Harvesting Supervisor Fresh Produce Are you a hands-on leader with a keen eye for quality and efficiency in fresh produce? We re an innovative and rapidly growing business at the forefront of the food industry, seeking a dedicated Harvesting Supervisor to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a tangible impact, this is your opportunity. The Opportunity: This isn't just about managing a team; it's about driving excellence from the ground up. As our harvesting supervisor, you'll ensure that the highest quality produce leaves our growing houses with maximum efficiency. You'll lead, mentor, and empower your team, setting the standard for productivity, hygiene, and outstanding product presentation. You'll cut the noise and build a fast, focused, and effective search process that works for you. What You'll Be Doing: Leading from the Front: Effectively plan and organise your team to achieve optimal production output. You'll manage harvesters, ensuring clear instructions, monitoring performance, and providing essential feedback. Quality Champion : Be the guardian of our product standards. You'll rigorously check picked products for quality, size, presentation, and stalk specifications, ensuring every punnet meets our exacting requirements. Driving Efficiency : Continuously monitor the harvesting process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to maximise output and minimise waste. 3 Team Development : Foster a positive team spirit, ensuring all staff receive adequate training and addressing any gaps to build a highly skilled and motivated workforce. Operational Excellence : Ensure strict adherence to all Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Good Manufacturing Procedures within the growing houses. Maintain a clean, tidy environment with a 'clean as you go' approach. Strategic Support : Assist the Harvesting Manager in day-to-day operations and cover in their absence. You ll be a key member of the site s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP teams. What You'll Bring: Proven Leadership : Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor within a fresh produce environment is essential. Organisational Prowess : Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to manage resources and motivate your team effectively. Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication to convey instructions clearly and provide constructive feedback. Attention to Detail : A meticulous approach to quality control, ensuring products consistently meet specifications. Problem-Solving Mindset : The ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a pressurised environment. Flexibility : Adaptability to fluctuating shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays, to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation. Essential Qualifications : 2nd Level Education (e.g., GCSE, NVQ, Diploma) and a Basic Food Hygiene Qualification. Desirable, But Not Essential: Experience with continuous improvement methodologies. Previous mushroom farm experience. HACCP training or Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification. Hours of work Circa 48 hours per week. Rota basis 5 days per week (Minimum) to include weekends and Statutory Bank Holidays. Flexibility during audits, customer Technical audits and visits, and peak seasons. What We Offer: A competitive hourly rate of £13.50 moving to £14.00 per hour + bonuses, additional hours paid at normal time beyond 48 hours per week, weekend and statutory holiday pay at normal time, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and a 3% contributory pension scheme after 3 months. Ready to help us hire the people who ll actually move the needle? Apply now! About Williams Recruitment We re Williams Recruitment a boutique agency that actually gets FMCG. We move fast, know our stuff, and only work with businesses we believe in. No egos, no waffle just honest advice, brilliant opportunities, and game-changing talent. Whether you re hiring or job hunting, we ll cut through the noise and make things happen.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Harvesting Supervisor Fresh Produce Are you a hands-on leader with a keen eye for quality and efficiency in fresh produce? We re an innovative and rapidly growing business at the forefront of the food industry, seeking a dedicated Harvesting Supervisor to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a tangible impact, this is your opportunity. The Opportunity: This isn't just about managing a team; it's about driving excellence from the ground up. As our harvesting supervisor, you'll ensure that the highest quality produce leaves our growing houses with maximum efficiency. You'll lead, mentor, and empower your team, setting the standard for productivity, hygiene, and outstanding product presentation. You'll cut the noise and build a fast, focused, and effective search process that works for you. What You'll Be Doing: Leading from the Front: Effectively plan and organise your team to achieve optimal production output. You'll manage harvesters, ensuring clear instructions, monitoring performance, and providing essential feedback. Quality Champion : Be the guardian of our product standards. You'll rigorously check picked products for quality, size, presentation, and stalk specifications, ensuring every punnet meets our exacting requirements. Driving Efficiency : Continuously monitor the harvesting process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to maximise output and minimise waste. 3 Team Development : Foster a positive team spirit, ensuring all staff receive adequate training and addressing any gaps to build a highly skilled and motivated workforce. Operational Excellence : Ensure strict adherence to all Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Good Manufacturing Procedures within the growing houses. Maintain a clean, tidy environment with a 'clean as you go' approach. Strategic Support : Assist the Harvesting Manager in day-to-day operations and cover in their absence. You ll be a key member of the site s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP teams. What You'll Bring: Proven Leadership : Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor within a fresh produce environment is essential. Organisational Prowess : Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to manage resources and motivate your team effectively. Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication to convey instructions clearly and provide constructive feedback. Attention to Detail : A meticulous approach to quality control, ensuring products consistently meet specifications. Problem-Solving Mindset : The ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a pressurised environment. Flexibility : Adaptability to fluctuating shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays, to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation. Essential Qualifications : 2nd Level Education (e.g., GCSE, NVQ, Diploma) and a Basic Food Hygiene Qualification. Desirable, But Not Essential: Experience with continuous improvement methodologies. Previous mushroom farm experience. HACCP training or Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification. Hours of work Circa 48 hours per week. Rota basis 5 days per week (Minimum) to include weekends and Statutory Bank Holidays. Flexibility during audits, customer Technical audits and visits, and peak seasons. What We Offer: A competitive hourly rate of £13.50 moving to £14.00 per hour + bonuses, additional hours paid at normal time beyond 48 hours per week, weekend and statutory holiday pay at normal time, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and a 3% contributory pension scheme after 3 months. Ready to help us hire the people who ll actually move the needle? Apply now! About Williams Recruitment We re Williams Recruitment a boutique agency that actually gets FMCG. We move fast, know our stuff, and only work with businesses we believe in. No egos, no waffle just honest advice, brilliant opportunities, and game-changing talent. Whether you re hiring or job hunting, we ll cut through the noise and make things happen.
