Harvest Supervisor - Fresh Produce (Soft Fruit) No employment permit sponsorship available - applicants must already have the Right to Work in Ireland (including Irish, UK or EEA citizens).
Are you an experienced harvest or fresh produce professional with a strong background in supervising field harvest operations and maintaining high food safety and quality standards?
Do you enjoy leading teams, driving productivity, and ensuring fruit is harvested to strict retailer and customer specifications?
Are you looking for a fast-paced, hands-on supervisory role within a high-performing soft fruit business?
Location of the Job: Ireland - County Wexford - On farm accommodation available Salary Benefits Package: €***** - €*****ph depending on skills/experience Opportunity to work within a fast-paced fresh produce environment Training and development opportunities About the Company: Our client is a progressive fresh produce business specialising in soft fruit production.
The business supplies high-quality berries to major retailers and customers, with a strong focus on food safety, quality assurance, and operational efficiency during peak harvest periods.
Harvest Supervisor - The Job Role Details: You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of harvest operations, ensuring soft fruit is harvested efficiently, safely, and to required customer quality standards.
The role focuses on managing harvest staff, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in the field, meeting customer specifications, and supporting high throughput during peak harvest periods.
Working closely with production, packhouse, and management teams, you will play a key role in maintaining productivity, minimising waste, and ensuring full traceability and compliance across harvest operations.
Key Responsibilities: Supervise daily harvesting of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries to customer specifications Ensure correct picking standards, handling methods, and field grading of fruit Monitor harvest speeds and output, adjusting labour as needed Minimise waste and report quality issues promptly Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety at all times during harvest operations Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g. customer protocols, GlobalG.A.P., or equivalent) Carry out and record quality checks throughout the shift Ensure full traceability and accurate completion of harvest records Supervise and support harvest operatives and team leaders Allocate staff to harvest areas and tasks Train new and existing staff on harvest standards, hygiene, and safe working practices Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and performance Promote a positive, respectful, and productive working environment Ensure all staff follow health safety procedures Identify hazards and report or act on issues immediately Ensure correct use of PPE and safe use of harvesting equipment and tools Communicate daily with growing, packhouse, and management teams Report harvest figures, quality issues, and staffing concerns Assist with labour and harvest planning during peak periods Ideal Candidate Skills Experience: Previous experience working in a fruit harvest or fresh produce field environment Experience supervising or leading teams Strong understanding of quality, hygiene, and food safety standards Strong computer literacy skills Good organisational and communication skills Ability to work under pressure during peak harvest times Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends Must speak English, other languages are beneficial Desirable: Experience with soft fruit harvesting (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries) Food Safety or HACCP training First Aid or Health Safety qualification Experience working with seasonal and multicultural teams Working Hours: Seasonal role with variable hours depending on crop volumes Early starts, long days, and weekend work required during peak season How to Apply: Please click on the "apply now" button.
As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Fresh Produce sectors, applicants should hold relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience aligned to the role.
The Industry (Key Words): Harvest Supervisor, Harvest Team Leader, Fresh Produce, Soft Fruit, Berries, Agriculture, Field Operations, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Agriculture Jobs We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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