Field Manager

  • CDS LABOUR
  • Gosberton, Lincolnshire
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Other

Job Description

Located between Boston and Spalding, this company grow, process and pack a variety of vegetables and flowers.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Field Manager to take responsibility for the growth management of our brassica and cabbage crops from field to harvest. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the planning team and leading harvest operations to ensure quality, yield, and timing targets are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day field operations for brassicas and cabbages across designated sites
  • Work closely with the planning team to forecast harvest volumes and harvest dates accurately
  • Monitor crop development and assess crop health, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
  • Plan and manage harvest schedules to meet customer and business requirements
  • Lead, coordinate, and manage harvest teams, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met
  • Ensure crops are harvested to specification and quality standards
  • Maintain accurate field records, forecasts, and reports
  • Support continuous improvement in crop performance, labour efficiency, and harvest processes

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in field or crop management, ideally within brassicas or similar vegetable crops
  • Strong understanding of crop growth stages, yield forecasting, and harvest planning
  • Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, seasonal environment
  • Ability to assess crop health and respond effectively to challenges such as weather, pests, or disease
  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with planning and operations teams
  • Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail

What We Offer

  • A key role within a well-established and forward-thinking growing operation
  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior planning and operations teams
  • A varied, outdoor-focused role with real responsibility and impact

To apply, please email your CV to Katie by following the link below.