Packhouse Assistant Manager - Soft Fruit - Scotland - £30,000-£40,000 + Accommodation


Company:	Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Salary:	£35,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Scotland, AB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Nov 2026
Closing date:	11 Dec 2026

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Summary

Packhouse Assistant Manager

Packhouse Assistant Manager - Soft Fruit - Scotland - £35,000-£40,000 + Accommodation

The Job:

An established soft fruit business is looking for a Packhouse Assistant Manager to support the management of its busy packing operation in Scotland.

Working closely with the Packhouse Manager, you will help oversee daily production, supervise staff and ensure fruit is packed efficiently and meets customer specifications. You will also play an important role in maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, quality and traceability.

This is a hands on management position in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility required during peak harvest periods.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the management of packhouse operations, ensuring packing lines run efficiently and production targets are achieved

- Supervise, support and motivate the packhouse team, including seasonal staff

- Work closely with production and harvest teams to coordinate workloads and packing requirements

- Monitor product quality, ensuring fruit meets customer specifications and quality standards

- Maintain food safety, hygiene, traceability and health and safety procedures

- Monitor productivity and waste, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency

- Maintain accurate production records and reporting

The Company:

An established fresh produce business specialising in soft fruit production and supplying high-quality berries to major retailers and other customers. The business has a strong focus on product quality, food safety and efficient packhouse operations.

The Candidate:

- Previous experience working in a fresh produce or food packing environment

- Experience supervising or leading teams, ideally within a busy packhouse

- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, quality control and traceability

- Organised, with good computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records

- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure

- Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends during busy periods

- Good spoken English; additional languages would be advantageous

- Experience with soft fruit, HACCP, food safety training or seasonal workforces would be beneficial

The Package:

- Salary of £35,000–£40,000 DOE

- Shared accommodation provided (2 person accommodation)

- Training and career development opportunities

- Permanent position within an established fresh produce business

- Opportunity to develop management experience within a busy packhouse operation

Working hours: Variable depending on crop volumes, with flexibility required during peak periods.

Please email your CV to William McCann, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at WMccann@agriRS.co.uk.

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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