SENIOR IRRIGATION MANAGER / GREENHOUSE IRRIGATION SPECIALIST – AVAILABLE
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We are working confidentially with a highly experienced irrigation and agricultural professional who is currently seeking a new opportunity within the UK horticultural, fresh produce and commercial farming sectors.
With over 30 years of international experience across large-scale irrigation management, commercial crop production, greenhouse operations and agricultural engineering, this candidate offers an excellent combination of technical expertise, practical growing knowledge and operational management experience.
His electrical engineering background, combined with experience of PRIVA greenhouse control systems, makes him particularly valuable to businesses operating modern irrigation and protected cropping facilities.
NEXT ROLE
This candidate is interested in permanent opportunities where he can utilise his extensive irrigation knowledge, technical engineering expertise and commercial growing experience.
Potential Roles:
- Senior Irrigation Manager
- Irrigation Manager / Irrigation Engineer
- Greenhouse Technical Manager
- Irrigation & Fertigation Specialist
- Growing Operations Manager
Sector: Horticulture / Soft Fruit / Fresh Produce / Protected Cropping
Location: UK Nationwide – Open to Relocation
Availability: Immediately
Salary Expectations: £40,000+ plus Accommodation
Right to Work: Full UK Right to Work
IRRIGATION & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Over 30 years of international agricultural and irrigation experience
- Management of 120 centre-pivot irrigation systems covering approximately 12,000 acres
- Practical experience with PRIVA greenhouse control systems
- Electrical engineering, fault-finding and technical maintenance
- Irrigation scheduling, fertigation, pumps and telemetry systems
- Commercial soft fruit and hydroponic vegetable production
- Greenhouse and packhouse machinery maintenance
- Extensive commercial growing and farm operations experience
PROFESSIONAL TRACK RECORD
This candidate has successfully managed major irrigation operations internationally, alongside owning and operating a substantial commercial growing business for over 25 years.
His experience includes managing 120 hectares of commercial vegetable production, seven hectares of hydroponic growing tunnels and complex irrigation infrastructure.
More recently, he has gained valuable UK horticultural experience supporting irrigation operations within commercial soft fruit production and greenhouse engineering.
YOUR NEXT HIRE COULD ALREADY BE TALKING TO US
At Talent Agri, we work confidentially with experienced professionals across UK agriculture, horticulture and fresh produce.
If your business is looking for an experienced Irrigation Manager, Greenhouse Technical Specialist or Irrigation Engineer, contact us to discuss this candidate and arrange a confidential introduction.
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Candidate requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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