Orchard Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations.

• Manage Resources: Plan and allocate human resources, manage personnel training, and ensure the availability of necessary equipment.

• Staff Supervision: Oversee the duties of orchard workers, monitor performance, provide feedback, and ensure staff meet company standards.

• Crop Health Management: Keep crops healthy and disease-free, recording spray programs as needed.

• Motivation and Training: Encourage and motivate staff, providing continuous training on orchard tasks such as pruning, thinning, and vine management.

• Problem Solving & Reporting: Address issues, resolve challenges, and report on daily productivity, losses, and other operational matters.

• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with growers and landowners to ensure high standards of work and resolve issues.

What we expect:

• A relevant Qualification OR 3 years of work experience in Agriculture/Horticulture or any supervisory or management role is a requirement for this role.
• A Bachelors Qualification or higher in any discipline will be considered meeting the requirements for this role considering, its supervisory nature.

• Strong knowledge of the horticulture or agriculture industry.

• Experience in orchard operations would be an advantage and preferred, however strictly not mandatory. 

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekend shifts if required. 

• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.

• Pre-employment drug testing, a criminal record check, and reference checks from suitable referees are required

If this sounds like you, please apply with your cover letter and CV.