Jobs in Markinch

A highly professional and progressive farming business is restructuring and strengthening its operational leadership team and is now looking to appoint a new Potato Manager to take ownership of a significant potato enterprise within the wider farming operation.
Working directly alongside the senior leadership team and integrated closely with the wider operational structure, this role will major on:
* Potato crop planning
* Planting execution
* Irrigation management
* Crop husbandry & protection
* Harvest management
* Storage oversight
* Grading coordination
* Labour planning & management
* Daily potato operations
Importantly, this is not a standalone silo role. You will work closely alongside:
* The Operations Manager
* Wider field and logistics teams
* Machinery operators
* Labour teams
* Haulage and operational support functions
This is a fast-moving commercial farming business where communication, operational coordination and practical decision-making matter daily.
What we are looking for
You may already be operating as:
* A Potato Manager
* Assistant Farm Manager
* Vegetable Production Manager
* Senior Crop Supervisor
* Or a capable operational individual ready to step into broader responsibility
What matters most:
Strong practical potato knowledge
Commercial awareness
Team leadership capability
Attention to detail
Ability to operate within a high-output farming environment
The Package
Strong salary reflective of experience
Vehicle
Ongoing training and development
The opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily into its farming operations with genuine long-term progression and operational influence available for the right individual