Assistant manager job or trainee manager- organic vegetables - Wiltshire

FarmingUK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farming business in Wiltshire is looking for an Assistant Farm Manager for organic vegetables. This hands-on role involves crop production, tractor work, and staff management. The ideal candidate should be motivated with good communication skills and a willingness to learn about machinery. You'll work negotiable hours with a basic 40-hour week, more as needed during peak seasons. A two-bedroom wooden lodge on the farm is available, and the start date is early 2026.

Benefits

Accommodation on-site

Flexibility in hours

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Motivated individual with practical work enjoyment.
• Experience or willingness to learn about machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in crop production and tractor work.
• Manage seasonal and temporary staff.
• Monitor crops to anticipate interventions.

Skills

Communicative skills

Machinery experience

Problem-solving ability

Job description

# **Assistant manager job or trainee manager- organic vegetables - Wiltshire**Assistant Manager organic vegetables Location: South West Wiltshire within The Cranborne Chase National Landscape We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Farm Manager to support the owners in day-to-day management while remaining actively involved in all practical operations. The role can be adapted to suit either a trainee or an assistant manager with experience. Do get in touch if you would just like to know more or have a chat. We are an established business growing vegetables certified organic by The Soil Association on 10ha. There is a wide range of field and protected crops sold wholesale and retail. We have three weekly market stalls, a small farm shop and supplies to local and national box schemes. Field crops include brassicas, onions, leeks, carrots, parsnips, and squash. Small family farm committed to quality food production. Key responsibilities of the assistant manager:••Assisting Farm Manager with crop production, including tractor work •Tractor work includes ploughing, cultivating, planting, mechanical weeding and harvesting •Field irrigation during the growing season •Dealing with crop covers and ensuring their efficacy•Assisting with management and supervision of seasonal and temporary staff, and students if present. •Leading by example, setting the pace and advising newcomers on efficiency. •Monitoring crops to anticipate interventions •Regularly meeting with Farm Manager and discussing work priorities and approach•general farm work when requiredAbout You The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual who enjoys practical work, has a can-do attitude, a desire to problem-solve, and an eye for efficiency. The right mindset is more important than qualifications, and knowledge of organic vegetable production isnt essential. You must have:•Full UK driving licence •Be over 25 (or nearly) to drive the van•Experience with machinery and hitching on implements. Or the aptitude to learn.•Excellent communication and people management skills•Physically fit and a desire to get the job done whatever the weatherHours and pay: •You will work on an hourly rate, negotiable depending on skills and expertise. •Basic 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Some Saturdays during June-August when the work demands it, up to 48 hours per week. Not every Saturday. Sundays off. •Summer hours longer by arrangement and when the work needs doing •35 hour week during shorter winter days•2 bed wooden lodge on farm available, with small garden and own garage•Start date early 2026 •sorry no dogs nor cats How to Apply Please send your CV and a short covering letter or simply send cv and ask for more information.* LocationSouth West* SalaryUnspecified* HoursFull Time* PositionPermanent