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Orchard/Vineyard Controller

Berry Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Perranzabuloe, Cornwall TR4, England

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity exists for a permanent Orchard/Vineyard Controller with a renowned Cornish business.
  • The role involves overseeing orchards, vineyards, and grounds maintenance, while managing a team to ensure performance standards are met.
  • Candidates must have a strong background in agriculture and horticulture, along with relevant certifications including a Tractor Driver licence and Spraying Certificates PA1, PA3 & PA6.
  • The position requires at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year.
  • Additional benefits include discounts on products and food, free entry for friends and family, and free festival tickets.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join my clients dynamic Site team, become a permanent member of a renowned Cornish business, and make your impact in the role of Orchard/Vineyard Controller.

You will be responsible for maintaining well-kept and productive orchards, vineyards, grounds, farm animals, and gardens.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage the grounds team, ensuring tasks meet COO guidelines and performance standards.
  • Oversee orchards and vineyards, maintaining health, pest control, and yield. Maintain reports and logbooks.
  • Support care of the second site 300 acres, including woodland and landscape management.
  • Oversee garden and grounds maintenance, setting targets and ensuring tidiness.
  • Maintain the polytunnel, ensuring it's productive and presentable.
  • Ensure animal welfare, including feeding, health checks, and maintenance of tools and fences.
  • Supervise staff, manage rodent control, and ensure safe equipment use.
  • Complete tasks on time and assist with additional duties as requested by Directors.

Qualification

  • Tractor Driver and licence
  • Spraying Certificate PA1, PA3 & PA6
  • Chainsaw Certificate
  • Horticultural Trailer Licence
  • Telehandler Ticket

A strong background in general agriculture, horticulture, and orchard management is essential. You must be able to work under pressure, as meeting deadlines is key to ensuring the smooth operation of the business.

The company offer a great range of benefits a few are listed below:

  • 50% discount on products
  • 50% discount on all food and drink in the restaurant
  • Free entry for friends and family, with discounted food and drink
  • Free festival tickets

If you are an experienced Vineyard Controller then contact Kerris at Berry Recruitment Cornwall for

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

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