Feltwell – Mat Products team - Harvest Supervisor
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity within our Mat Products team. We are one of the UK market leaders in sedum and wildflower mat products and this area of our business has grown significantly over the last 12 months. We grow our wide range of mat products at our farm in Feltwell, Norfolk for despatch UK-wide. We are constantly developing our range and looking to diversify further. Harrowden Turf is the largest UK turf grower and is a diverse farming group, specialise in turf, mat products, potatoes, wheat and other arable crops.
We are seeking a candidates to join our team at a Supervisor level
Harvest Supervisor
To forward plan tasks for the pre harvesting/harvesting team in conjunction with the Mat Products Manager.
To organise casual labour teams as required to cover daily harvest requirements
To carry out tractor driving, fork truck and harvesting of mat products, shunter/trailer driving.
To monitor and maintain all quality standards whilst harvesting
To react quickly and effectively on the orders to ensure customer needs are satisfied
To ensure product is of the grade and standard for the customers’ needs
To monitor stock levels alongside Mat Products Manager.
Provide consistent, efficient communications with despatch, head office sales and manger
Loading of lorries
General maintenance of machinery in line with Machinery manuals
Maintenance of Pallets, Pallet ordering and monthly stock count
Completion of relevant daily harvest data recording and Paperwork
Skills required
Ability to manage people essential
Strong organisation skills and an eye for detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt and respond quickly to last-minute changes
A passion for horticulture with a desire to innovate and broaden our product offering
Prior forklift/telehandler experience desirable though not essential
Prior supervisory/management experience desirable though not essential
Please note this role is physically demanding as there is an element of manual labour involved in all stages of mat product production and harvest. We expect all our staff to be multi-skilled, team players and be able and willing to be involved in all aspects of the farm, including the arable operations.
We are looking for punctual, reliable and hard-working individuals who wish to pursue a career in the horticulture and agricultural industry.
Other information
Please note this role requires a level of overtime to meet business requirements. Driving license essential. You must have your own transport for this positions due to lack of public transport near to the farm sites and the requirement to be very flexible with working times and locations.
Your application will be given consideration and a shortlist of applicants will be called for interview. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the closing date for applications, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Remuneration: Competitive and in-line with experience
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme,
- Life Assurance policy after probation period
- Full Uniform upon satisfactory completion of probation period
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Horticulture: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
