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A major player in the UK food supply chain is seeking a Senior Production Manager in Lincoln. The role emphasizes operational leadership, data-driven decision-making, and labor efficiency in a high-volume environment. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced manufacturing, be proficient in Excel, and have the capability to manage and develop teams. A consistent shift pattern and autonomy in operations are significant draws for this position.

Plant Area Manager Location: Buckinghamshire Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (DOE) Hours: 37.5 per week, alternate weekends This is a great opportunity to join a well known, family run garden centre group, taking ownership of a large plant area within a medium sized centre. The site has been through a period of transition, with a refreshed team and renewed focus on horticulture. The plant area remains the biggest trading department, offering a strong platform for someone commercially minded to make an impact. Horticultural knowledge and retail management experience are key requirements for the position. What you'll be doing Taking full responsibility for the day to day running of the plant area. Managing stock control, ordering, and sales performance across a high volume department. Working with central teams on product allocation, ensuring the right volumes at the right time. Monitoring sales, shrinkage, and wastage, using reporting to drive performance. Leading and developing a mixed team, bringing new and existing staff together. Maintaining high standards of merchandising and availability across the department. Acting as deputy to the Garden Centre Manager when required. Driving sales through strong retail standards and customer engagement. What they're looking for Proven retail management experience, ideally within garden retail or similar environments. Good plant knowledge, but not necessarily a specialist horticulturist. Strong commercial awareness, particularly around stock, sales, and margin. A confident leader who can bring structure and direction to a developing team. Comfortable with reporting, admin, and the operational side of retail. A hands on approach with the ability to balance shop floor presence and admin responsibilities. Perks & Benefits Join a respected, family owned garden centre group with a strong reputation. A key role within the centre's biggest and most important department. Supportive and flexible management team. Opportunity to shape and develop a relatively new team. Staff discount and company benefits package. Pension scheme and holiday allowance. Free onsite parking. Full benefits package available on request. Apply now To apply, send your CV to or call for a confidential chat.

Line Leader / Machine Setter Boston Horticulture (Young Plant Production) Salary: Hourly rate or Salaried options available. A leading horticultural grower is looking for a practical, hands on Line Leader / Machine Setter to support the production of young crop plants. This role sits at the centre of a fast moving propagation environment, where precision, care, and technical confidence with machinery are essential. If you enjoy working with equipment, solving problems on the line, and playing a key role in producing high quality plants, this opportunity offers a rewarding blend of technical challenge and day to day operational responsibility. The Role You will take ownership of a specialist production line used in the preparation and handling of young plants. This includes setting up and adjusting machinery, monitoring throughput, and ensuring the line runs smoothly and safely throughout the day. Alongside the technical side, you will be responsible for maintaining quality, supporting basic maintenance, and coordinating with colleagues to keep the wider growing process flowing efficiently. Key Responsibilities Setting up, operating, and adjusting horticultural production machinery Monitoring line performance to maintain consistent output and plant quality Troubleshooting minor mechanical issues and making on the spot adjustments Keeping the working area clean, organised, and safe Checking quality at key stages to protect plant health and uniformity Recording production data accurately and escalating issues when neededSupporting routine cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance Communicating clearly with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow and handovers Following all health, safety, and compliance procedures What You'll Bring Hands on experience operating or setting up machinery in horticulture, agriculture, or production Practical problem solving skills and confidence working directly with equipment Strong attention to detail, especially around plant quality and consistency Good communication skills and a collaborative approach An understanding of how your line supports the wider growing and propagation process Ability to stay organised and accurate during busy seasonal periods A proactive, safety focused mindset Mechanical aptitude, experience with automated horticultural equipment, or relevant certificates are beneficial but not essential. Working Environment Production/growing facility handling young plants Standing for extended periods Some manual handling If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please feel free to reach out to me directly at or click the link below to apply.

A family-run fruit production company in Scotland seeks a Soft Fruit Manager to oversee daily operations in strawberry production. Responsibilities include managing the full growing cycle, coordinating teams, and ensuring quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates should have experience in soft fruit production and be comfortable leading and motivating teams. Additional benefits include the opportunity for ownership and temporary accommodation. If you're passionate about soft fruit, apply now!

Principal Ecologist £50k (DOE) Manchester Looking to lead and develop an Ecology portfolio and grow a team? As Principal Ecologist you'll lead, manage and deliver ecology services taking projects from start to finish. You will also be a key player in supporting the growth of the team to achieve business goals. A technical focus is needed here, along with the ability and experience in team leadership & business development. What's in it for you? Salary up to £50k (DOE) Holiday entitlement: 24 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after two years of service, plus Bank Holidays Enhanced Pension: Matched increased contributions up to 7.5%, should you choose to contribute more Professional development: One paid professional membership per year Travel support: Opportunity to apply for an interest-free loan for the purchase of an annual travel season ticket Training and Development: Training budget and opportunities to upskill Eyecare scheme Staff forum events 1 volunteering day per year Tech & Cycle scheme Bonus scheme The Role You'll be responsible for the delivery of strategic ecology services across projects contributing to tendering, fee proposals, and bids, managing multiple projects, leading surveys and managing Ecologists from Assistant to Senior. Your work will include: Take the lead on ecological surveys including BNG, PEA, protected species and EcIAs, HRA's Provide ecological Clerk of Works (ECow) support projects Start to finish project management, quotation, budget control, invoicing & scheduling. Providing strategic ecological advice to clients Develop and implement strategies to minimise ecological impacts and deliver BNG Ecological due diligence and advising on BNG opportunities Prepare technical documents, BNG calculations and ecological reports This role is about delivering projects and providing commercially astute, honest and clear ecological advice that shapes long-term relationships and leads growth within the business. About You 5+ years experience delivering strategic ecology within consultancy, rural practice or development Strong understanding of BNG, PEA & EcIAs, ECoW, HRA Full CIEEM membership (MCIEEM) Proven ability to provide guidance and advice on ecological matters Extensive knowledge of UK habitat & protective species legislation UK Drivers Licence Experience preparing ecological reports and technical documents Confident engaging with regulators, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams

Soft Fruit Manager - Fife, Scotland £DOE Are you passionate about soft fruit production and ready to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced, high-quality growing environment? Whether you're an experienced farm manager or a hands-on supervisor ready for the next step, this is a fantastic opportunity with a long-established, family-run business with a strong reputation. What's the Job? As Soft Fruit Manager , you'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day growing operations across their strawberry production. You'll work closely with the Farm Director and other department leads to deliver excellent yields, while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency across their 150ac operation. Responsibilities: Managing the full growing cycle of soft fruit crops (strawberries, raspberries, etc.) Coordinating the irrigation, harvest, husbandry, and tunnel teams Monitoring crop health, irrigation and feeding regimes, working closely with external agronomists Supporting pest and disease monitoring and control (in collaboration with the technical team) Managing labour planning and work schedules during peak harvest periods Working with the wider team to drive improvements in productivity, quality, and sustainability What do I Need? You could be a current soft fruit manager or a skilled team leader/supervisor with a strong background in soft fruit and ready for more responsibility. Either way, we want to hear from you. Experience in commercial soft fruit production Knowledgeable in crop production, harvesting and planning Comfortable leading people and motivating teams Hands-on and not afraid to roll up your sleeves Organised, with a focus on planning, problem-solving and doing things the right way Ideally, you'll have your PA1 and PA6, along with other relevant certificates Benefits: Family-owned business with a reputation for growing excellence Opportunity to take ownership of a key production area Open to developing the right person - with support to grow into the role Temporary accommodation on offer What's Next? Apply with your CV below. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date; just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later. For a confidential chat, please call Kieran on or email .

I am currently representing a major player in the UK food supply chain that is looking for a heavyweight Senior Production Manager. My client doesn't need a "supervisor" or someone to just keep the seats warm; they need a sharp, operationally minded leader. This is a site that handles massive volumes, meaning the margins for error on giveaway, wastage, and labour efficiency are priority. They need someone who understands the "why" behind the data and has the personality to drive those improvements on the floor. Operational Focus Driving Yield: You'll be digging into crop utilisation and giveaway. The client expects a leader who can partner with Engineering and Tech to run trials and shave off inefficiencies. Labor Mastery: You'll handle the heavy lifting of labor forecasting and agency management. You'll be expected to track the daily labor KPIs and get to the bottom of any anomalies. Developing the Bench: My client is big on succession. You'll be managing Section Managers-coaching them through PDRs and ensuring the training programs for new starters are actually delivering results. Accountability: You own the shift's safety, GMP standards, and output. When there's a non conformance, you lead the root cause analysis rather than just checking a box. Candidate Profile If you're currently a Production Manager or Senior PM in a fast paced manufacturing environment (Food/FMCG), you'll know the drill. My client is looking for: The "Data Plus Instinct" Mindset: You're proficient in Excel and reporting tools, but you use that data to drive physical change on the lines. High Level Leadership: You know how to manage through your Section Managers without micromanaging, but you aren't afraid to get stuck in when a shift hits a bottleneck. Commercial Awareness: You understand how labour spend and packaging waste directly impact the bottom line. Draw Beyond the salary, the shift pattern is a major selling point for anyone looking for a consistent, predictable rotation (Week 1: 3 days on / Week 2: 4 days on). You're joining a stable, well resourced business where you have the autonomy to run your shift as a distinct business unit. Next Steps If you or someone you know is interested in this role, do reach out to me directly at or call me on .

A leading fresh produce business in the UK seeks a Head of Compensation and Benefits. This strategic role requires a leader to own compensation strategies while ensuring compliance in a competitive labor market. Key responsibilities include designing salary structures, managing pay reviews, and advising the executive team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in compensation and benefits, preferably in FMCG or operationally intensive sectors. A competitive package and the opportunity to influence reward policy are offered.

I am working exclusively with a well established fresh produce business to appoint a Head of Compensation and Benefits. This is a senior reward role within a fast paced, operational environment with a large and diverse workforce. The business operates across multiple sites and employs a mix of operational, seasonal, technical and commercial teams. They are looking for a reward leader who understands how to balance competitiveness, compliance and cost in a margin sensitive sector. The Role Reporting into the HR Director you will take full ownership of compensation and benefits across the business. This includes strategy, delivery and governance, with strong visibility at Executive level. You will play a key role in ensuring reward structures support attraction and retention in a challenging labour market, while remaining practical and commercially grounded. Key Responsibilities Own and develop the compensation and benefits strategy across the organisation Lead salary structures, job architecture, grading and benchmarking across all populations Manage annual pay review and bonus processes, including operational and seasonal workforces Design and govern incentive schemes aligned to performance, productivity and margin Ensure compliance with UK employment, tax and regulatory requirements Act as a trusted reward advisor to the Executive team, providing clear and data led insight Oversee benefits provision, supplier management and cost control Lead pay equity, transparency and reporting activity, including gender pay where applicable Build reward capability within the wider HR team About You Strong background in compensation and benefits or reward leadership Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, agriculture, logistics or another operationally intensive environment preferred Comfortable working with large, site based and diverse workforces Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to reward design Confident engaging with senior leaders and influencing decision making Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations Resilient and adaptable, with experience in fast moving and seasonal businesses CIPD or reward qualification helpful but not essential Why Consider This Role Senior role with real ownership and influence Opportunity to shape reward in a business facing genuine labour and skills challenges High visibility with the leadership team Competitive package and long term opportunity If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Angus on or