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Irrigation Manager
Barfoots of Botley —Bognor Regis
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Irrigation Manager

Barfoots of Botley -
Bognor Regis

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Job details

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Environmental compliance
Continuous improvement
Team management
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) implementation
Irrigation
Leadership
Planned maintenance

Full job description

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Irrigation Manager to lead the planning, operation and continuous improvement of irrigation across our large-scale vegetable farming operation.

Reporting to the relevant Farm Director, you'll play a key role in ensuring our crops receive the right water and nutrient applications to maximise yield, quality and sustainability. You'll oversee our irrigation infrastructure, lead a dedicated team, and work closely with Agronomy, Production and Engineering teams to optimise water use, improve system performance and support the delivery of high-quality crops.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills and a passion for modern agriculture to make a real impact within one of the UK's leading fresh produce businesses.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop and manage irrigation programmes based on crop requirements, soil moisture, weather conditions and agronomic recommendations.
Monitor and optimise water usage to maximise crop performance, quality and resource efficiency.
Oversee the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of irrigation infrastructure, including pumps, reservoirs, pipelines, filtration, automated systems and fertigation equipment.
Manage water abstraction, storage and distribution while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and water licences.
Lead, coach and develop the irrigation team, planning workloads and supporting continuous improvement.
Analyse irrigation data, soil moisture monitoring and telemetry to improve system performance and efficiency.
Coordinate preventative maintenance programmes, contractor activities and accurate operational reporting.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Technology, Agronomy or a related discipline.
At least 5 years' experience managing irrigation systems within commercial vegetable, horticultural or large-scale farming operations.

Experience managing irrigation systems within commercial vegetable, horticultural or large-scale farming operations.
Strong knowledge of irrigation scheduling, crop water requirements, fertigation and water management.
Experience with irrigation infrastructure, including pumps, filtration systems and automated controls.
Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and contractors.
Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and irrigation management software.
A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with a passion for sustainable farming.

Technical Experience

Irrigation scheduling, water management and fertigation systems.
Drip irrigation, pump stations, reservoirs, filtration and distribution systems.
Automated irrigation controls, telemetry, soil moisture sensors and weather monitoring technology.
Water abstraction, environmental compliance and resource management.
Preventative maintenance, asset management and performance reporting.

Benefits

Why work for Barfoots?

Investors In People Silver Award status
24/7 On-line GP
Company pension scheme
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits Platform
Development opportunities
Discounted leisure membership
Discounted vegetable box scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free onsite parking
Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
Rapidly growing company
Committed to Sustainability - Using our waste to power our site!

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