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This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the delivery of top-quality potatoes for our established brands, such as Koffmann\'s\xc2\xae and From the Farm\xc2\xae.The Food Heroes is a family-run specialty food and branding business, supplying fresh and frozen products to the British foodservice industry and chefs nationwide through our network of wholesale, catering and retail partners.We\'re looking for someone to join our Farming Team as a Potato Fields Person. If you have a passion for agriculture, quality, and building strong grower relationships, this is the job for you!Reporting into the Farming Director, the role involves:

• Ensure our grower base delivers the right quality potatoes at the right time, meeting contractual terms.
• Cultivate strong bonds with our growers, providing them with commercial support.
• Drive a relentless focus on improving potato quality through our grower network.
• Promote the company brands.
• Oversee the delivery of potato seed, conduct inspections, and manage any concerns.
• Continuing to expand the current grower base by bringing new growers to the business.

As well as a passion for potatoes, we are also looking for\xe2\x80\xa6

• Background working with growers, particularly in quality terms.
• Experience with potato essential, would benefit if experience with vegetable crops also.
• Solid knowledge of agriculture and potato crop production.
• Proven track record of quality-oriented grower management.
• Strong planning and quality management skills.
• Exceptional relationship management abilities.
• Computer literacy.
• Tertiary agriculture qualification preferred.

Position Type: Permanent / Full-TimeLocation: Mainly East of England but sometimes further afieldPackage: Competitive Salary, Pool Vehicle, Company Pension, Healthcare, Discretionary BonusClosing Date: 31st May 2024For further information or to apply please send your CV and covering letter to will@thefoodheroes.comYou can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.Share this jobApply for Potato Fields PersonFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileSave my CV for future job applications and share with recruiters to headhunt me for new rolesSend my CV for a free review withAdd a cover message requiredPersonal Summary required{{ maxLength }} characters remainingWhat sectors do you have experience working in? requiredAcademic & EducationAnimal Health & NutritionArable & AgronomyCrop Science & NutritionDairyEngineeringEnvironment & EcologyEquestrianFarm Work & ManagementFood & Fresh ProduceGenetics & BreedingHorticulture, Forestry & WoodlandFinancial & Accountancy ServicesLivestockMachineryPoultryProperty, Land & Estates ManagementSales & MarketingSoftware & Precision TechnologyTechnicalTrading & PurchasingWhere are you currently based? requiredAre you eligible to work in the UK? requiredDo you have a full UK driving licence? requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesWe would like to keep you up-to-date with what\'s happening at Farmers Weekly and tell you about our latest products and other services. Based on your choices below, we\'ll send you emails we think you\'ll be interested in, including selected articles and reminders about forthcoming events.I want to receive SMS and/or email marketing communications from Farmers Weekly.When you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on Farmers Weekly Jobs you agree to our and . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time. Farmers Weekly is a tradename of . By registering your details, you understand that your personal data will be handled according to our .Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs

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