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Harvest Manager We are looking for an experienced Harvest Manager to lead our soft fruit harvest operation. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the harvest, managing teams, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring operations are completed safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage daily harvest operations and labour requirements. Lead, train and motivate harvest teams. Coordinate harvest logistics and schedules. Monitor fruit quality, handling and chilling processes. Manage harvest costs, productivity and records. Work closely with the packhouse and wider farm team. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food safety standards. About You Minimum 2 years' experience in the fresh produce industry. Previous team management experience. Strong organisational and communication skills. Good computer skills. Flexible approach to working hours during the harvest season. Benefits Salary to 44k 5% bonus Pension Contribution Life Assurance and Private Health If you're an organised, hands-on leader with a passion for fresh produce, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV. WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Clients' management team, in a key position as Harvest Manager. Growing and importing Fresh Produce globally, allows the business to supply specialist fruit products across 12 months of the year. The position of Harvest Manager will take responsibility for the field and plant preparation, including the provision of appropriate farm services on a planned process throughout the year; to deliver products in the best possible quality. It is imperative to positively manage the team through the support of the Harvest Team Leaders, and oversee the field harvesting operations, working closely with other departments to ensure the highest possible yields are achieved. This is a site-based position, working in a hands-on, farm / field environment, managing large teams during peak season, so motivation, communication, and organisation is key to success. In return, the successful individual can expect to achieve a good platform and career growth in a fast moving business. We require; Experience in a Harvest / Food Production / Husbandry / Farm management position Fresh Produce experience, with exposure to fruit / fresh produce categories Positive, approachable, and supportive manner Graduates with work experience are welcome to apply, as long as you fit the above criteria Location: West Sussex Salary: up to 45k dependent on experience Hours: 40 hours p/w, with flexibility during peak seasons

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Birmingham QE is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 141, located in a two-storey building close to the Queen Elizabeth and Women's Hospitals. The nursery has strong community ties, particularly with the QE hospital, where it participates in initiatives such as the Harvest Festival, creating Christmas cards for patients without families, and a Reverse Christmas Calendar for donating food, toiletries, and toys to those in need. With excellent transport links, including nearby Selly Oak and University Train stations, and various bus routes from the QE hospital, the nursery is easy to access. Staff enjoy benefits like free parking, complimentary lunches, and the option of a four-day working week, creating a supportive and flexible working environment. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and rapidly growing horticultural business seeking a Harvest Manager to lead its turf harvest operation and play a key role in the next stage of the company's development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced agricultural professional who enjoys balancing people leadership with hands-on operational involvement. You'll be managing a dedicated harvest team, overseeing machinery and equipment, and ensuring products are harvested efficiently and delivered to the highest standards. If you're a practical leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and making a real impact on a business, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Why Join? Take ownership of a key function within the operation Work closely with an approachable and supportive senior leadership team Influence processes, efficiency improvements, and future development plans Be part of a collaborative team with a strong culture and excellent staff retention Genuine opportunity to progress as the business continues to expand The Role As Harvest Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for ensuring turf harvest operations run safely, efficiently, and to customer specification. This is a hands-on management role where no two days are the same. You'll spend time coordinating people, operating machinery, communicating with different departments, monitoring quality, and ensuring harvest schedules are delivered successfully. Working closely with the Farm Director and wider management team, you'll be instrumental in keeping the operation running smoothly and ensuring customers receive the high-quality product and service they expect. About You We're looking for a confident and capable manager who enjoys leading from the front. You may currently be a Harvest Manager, Farm Supervisor, Agricultural Operations Manager, Production Supervisor, or Team Leader looking for your next challenge. You'll ideally have: Experience in agriculture, horticulture or a related sector Strong leadership and people management skills A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving Experience operating agricultural machinery Excellent communication and organisational abilities A proactive mindset and the confidence to make decisions A commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement Experience managing harvest operations or working within large-scale field-based production environments would be highly advantageous. For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Emily, on , email or drop me a message 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.

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and rapidly growing horticultural business seeking a Harvest Manager to lead its turf harvest operation and play a key role in the next stage of the company's development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced agricultural professional who enjoys balancing people leadership with hands-on operational involvement. You'll be managing a dedicated harvest team, overseeing machinery and equipment, and ensuring products are harvested efficiently and delivered to the highest standards. If you're a practical leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and making a real impact on a business, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Why Join? Take ownership of a key function within the operation Work closely with an approachable and supportive senior leadership team Influence processes, efficiency improvements, and future development plans Be part of a collaborative team with a strong culture and excellent staff retention Genuine opportunity to progress as the business continues to expand The Role As Harvest Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for ensuring turf harvest operations run safely, efficiently, and to customer specification. This is a hands-on management role where no two days are the same. You'll spend time coordinating people, operating machinery, communicating with different departments, monitoring quality, and ensuring harvest schedules are delivered successfully. Working closely with the Farm Director and wider management team, you'll be instrumental in keeping the operation running smoothly and ensuring customers receive the high-quality product and service they expect. About You We're looking for a confident and capable manager who enjoys leading from the front. You may currently be a Harvest Manager, Farm Supervisor, Agricultural Operations Manager, Production Supervisor, or Team Leader looking for your next challenge. You'll ideally have: Experience in agriculture, horticulture or a related sector Strong leadership and people management skills A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving Experience operating agricultural machinery Excellent communication and organisational abilities A proactive mindset and the confidence to make decisions A commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement Experience managing harvest operations or working within large-scale field-based production environments would be highly advantageous. For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Emily, on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or drop me a message 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.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children and features a longstanding staff team, with some members having been with Busy Bees for over 15 years. Our passionate team consistently strives to provide the best start in life for our children through a variety of educational programs, including UP, a toilet training program, UP and Active with Buzz, the School program, Busy Hands, and the Bee Curious curriculum. We also implement a "Sign of the Week" initiative and maintain a good ratio of qualified staff, including a Level 6 practitioner. Our nursery offers large outdoor areas specific to each age group, and we engage parents through regular events such as parent evenings, stay-and-plays, and tea parties. Notably, we celebrate a harvest festival each October, donating to our local food bank, and organize outings and community walks. We host open days where local businesses are invited, and parents with specific occupations are welcomed to share their knowledge with the children. Conveniently located near a bus stop just a minute's walk away and next to a convenience shop, we are also close to picturesque lake and woodland walk areas. We offer free parking for staff, along with a work anniversary acknowledgment program, a LOVE voucher/staff shout-out scheme, and staff discounts for childcare, creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!

Farming Project Manager - Help Build the Future of Sustainable Farming Preston, Lancashire Full-time DOE Tired of managing the same old projects? Want to roll your sleeves up and help grow something completely new? We're hiring on behalf of an ambitious, eco-driven business doing things a little differently. They're turning traditional farming on its head, using cutting-edge R&D, natural solutions, and some serious innovation to grow a novel crop with massive environmental benefits. This isn't a start-up in the risky sense; they've been testing this system for years in greenhouses, proving that it works. But now it's time to scale. That's where you come in. The Role This isn't your classic clipboard Project Manager role. You'll be right at the heart of a growing operation, quite literally. Working closely with growers, scientists and project partners, your job is to get this unusual crop out of the glasshouse and thriving in the field. You'll take the lead on planning, coordinating and scaling a field-based growing system that's still in its early stages. Expect hands-on problem-solving, occasional kit-fixing, and lots of freedom to shape how things are done. What You'll Be Doing: Running the project on a day-to-day basis: crop planning, tracking progress, and troubleshooting Developing and improving planting, harvesting and processing methods Making sure things run on time, on budget, and with minimal stress Creating and managing reporting pipelines, both internally and for external project funders Attending partner meetings, industry events, and contributing to knowledge-sharing Collaborating with the wider R&D team to trial new methods and tech Helping shape what this project looks like in 6 months, 1 year, even 5 years You'll Love This Role If You: Are a naturally organised person who loves bringing structure to fast-moving projects Have a background in farming, agri-tech, science-based projects, or field-based R&D Enjoy solving weird problems and aren't afraid to get a bit muddy in the process Are self-sufficient and happy working independently, there's support, but you'll be owning this Bonus Points For: Experience with small-scale or specialist crops Knowledge of irrigation, soil health, or agronomy A keen interest in new agricultural machinery or sustainable farming tech The drive to lead a small team in the future as the business grows Why This Is a Bit Different: You'll be working on a truly unique, nature-based solution with real environmental impact The business is backed by serious R&D, a growing reputation, and a great team In four years, they expect to be unrecognisable (in the best way) and you'll be part of that journey from the ground up If you've got the skills, the passion, and the drive, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Emily, on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or drop me a message 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.

Assistant Harvest Manager Soft Fruit - Hampshire DOE + accommodation + discretionary bonus Want to be part of something bigger than just a harvest? This isn't a tick-the-box type role. It's about stepping into a business that lives and breathes soft fruit, with a scale that means no two days are ever the same. With over 80 hectares in production, the harvest is right at the heart of the operation. The role has opened up as the current person is moving on, so they're looking for someone motivated, hands-on, and ready to take ownership. What's the Job? You'll be reporting into the Production Manager and working across strawberries, leading and supporting the harvest teams. You'll be making sure the right people are in the right place at the right time, that fruit quality and yield standards are maintained, and that the harvest runs smoothly and efficiently. Daily out in the fields coordinating supervisors and seasonal staff, the next you'll be monitoring quality, reviewing yield data, and liaising with logistics. You'll also spend time with the leadership team to ensure problems are solved quickly and the bigger picture is always in focus. This isn't a 9-5. It's a crop-driven role where flexibility is key, and you'll spend the majority of your time out in the field - motivating, supporting and leading from the front. About You You'll have experience in commercial horticulture, ideally in soft fruit (preferably strawberries). Ideally, proven ability to manage large teams (Apply online only) people at peak). You'll be confident, organised and able to get the best out of supervisors and seasonal workers. You'll be comfortable balancing fieldwork with data, quality control, and logistics. What's Next? This is a role for someone who wants to make a real impact. If you've got the experience and drive to take on a challenge, get in touch for a confidential chat. Contact me, Kieran, on (phone number removed), email me at (url removed) or message me on LinkedIn.