FOREMAN/ FARM, PLANT & EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Recruiter:

Farm Manager SA

Job Ref:

FM002632/FM

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Location:

Auckland, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Pukekohe area, Auckland – New Zealand: The role is hands-on and site-based and carries responsibility for delivering the tunnel-house build programme on time, on budget and to specification, then keeping the growing infrastructure performing through each season.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Qualifications in mechanical engineering, or horticultural science would be beneficial. Experience leading the build of poly-tunnels. Ideally Haygrove ones with strawberry substrates. Experience growing in horticulture, and leading small teams. Ideally strawberries. Demonstrated practical experience in construction, engineering, or plant and equipment maintenance - ideally in horticulture, agriculture or a comparable field environment. Proven ability to lead a build or maintenance programme, including supervising staff or contractors and managing to a budget. Sound mechanical aptitude across pumps, irrigation, and light plant; competent with hand and power tools. International procurement and supplier management experience, including for technical items. Strong planning, record-keeping and communication skills; able to report clearly on progress, cost and risk. Physically capable of hands-on outdoor work, and available for seasonal variation in hours as set out in the employment agreement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Tunnel-house construction Tunnel-house maintenance Irrigation, harvest equipment and general plant Procurement SOPs & Continuous Improvement Health, safety and compliance Crop work ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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