Site Manager

Job Description

Site Manager

Reports to : General Manager

Salary : £55,000–£60,000

Location : Suffolk

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the senior management team and play a keyrole within a commercial horticultural enterprise. This position oversees one of our main production sites and plays a vital part in ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, strong team performance, and consistent crop output.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, hands‑on leader with solid technical knowledge of fruit production and the ability to organise people, processes, and resources effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

Plan and manage day‑to‑day growing activities, including crop establishment, irrigation, harvest operations, and general husbandry

Monitor crop development and make informed decisions to maintain quality and yield

Team Leadership

Manage a mixed team of permanent, temporary, and contract staff

Coordinate training, schedules, and daily work plans

Promote a positive, safe, and efficient working culture

Machinery & Site Maintenance

Oversee servicing and repairs of equipment, vehicles, and facilities

Ensure all machinery is used safely and appropriately

Maintain a tidy, well‑run, and regulation‑compliant site

Compliance & Health and Safety

Ensure full compliance with horticultural, labour, and environmental regulations

Implement and maintain health and safety procedures

Keep accurate and timely records as required

Administration & Planning

Contribute to budgeting, cost control, and forward planning

Handle purchasing of materials and contracted services within authorised limits

Provide regular operational reports and updates to the General Manager

Quality & Sustainability

Support high product standards and uniformity across the site

Apply best practices for sustainable production and resource management

Monitor soil health, water use, and general site condition

Required Skills & Experience

Full driving license (Category B)

Proven background in managing farming or horticultural operations

Experience leading and organising staff teams

Understanding of budgets and commercial decision‑making

Strong technical knowledge of crop production, including irrigation, nutrition, and pest / disease control

Ability to operate and maintain agricultural machinery

Strong communication and leadership abilities

Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Physically able to work outdoors in all seasons

Professional, reliable, and well‑organised

Spraying qualifications beneficial

BASIS and FACTS qualifications advantageous

Interested?

Send your CV to jack.thomson@drnewitt.com or give us a call on 0131 226 5060

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