Looking to build a career in agriculture and food production, but don't want to get stuck behind a desk? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.We're working with one of the UK's biggest fresh produce businesses to hire a Trainee Crop Manager - someone with ambition, drive, and a love of the outdoors who's ready to kickstart a career in large-scale farming.This isn't just about farming in the traditional sense. It's about learning how to grow, manage, and deliver crops at scale for one of the UK's most successful fresh food suppliers. You'll be supporting experienced Crop Managers to maximise yield and quality, managing seasonal teams, and learning the ropes of everything from irrigation and pest control to forecasting and variety trials.What You'll Be DoingSupporting Crop Managers with the growing and harvesting of cropsHelping to plan and run day-to-day operations in the fieldLeading and motivating seasonal and permanent staff when requiredLearning about crop husbandry, pest control, forecasting, and trialsAssisting with admin, record-keeping, audits, and environmental stewardshipEnsuring machinery, labour, and time are used effectivelyGetting stuck into the practical side of large-scale crop production while developing management skillsWho We're Looking ForSomeone who's ambitious, curious, and eager to learnA natural team player who enjoys working outdoorsStrong communicator who can motivate and support othersFlexible and adaptable in a fast-moving environmentKeen eye for detail, with the ability to problem-solve on the goA full driving licence is essentialYou don't need years of farming experience - this is a trainee role designed to help you develop into a future Crop Manager. What you do need is enthusiasm, resilience, and the willingness to learn.Why This Role?Work with one of the UK's leading fresh produce businessesHands-on role with a mix of fieldwork and team managementFantastic training and mentoring from experienced Crop ManagersClear career progression with opportunities to step into managementBe part of a business that values innovation, sustainability, and its peopleInterested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on 01780 480530, email emily@morepeople.co.uk or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date; just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.CompanyMorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we're a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;
- Commercial
- NPD
- Operations
- Technical
- Growing
- Agronomy
- Engineering
- Finance
- HR, Admin & IT
- Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers
The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.Find out more on our website at or call us on 01780 480530.Company info Website Telephone 01780 480530 Location Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road,
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
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