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Mulrines Irish Orchards comprises of 310 acres, across two locations, just outside Kill in Co Kildare.

The Orchard is home to 140,000 trees made up of 19 different apple varieties. The fruit is harvested for use in our juice production facility based in Donegal.

We currently have a vacancy for an Orchard Supervisor who will oversee the daily tasks on-site whilst also getting involved in a hands on way on the farm.   

Role and Responsibilities include

  • Organise the day to day tasks, coordinating all activities and team members as necessary.
  • Prepare a weekly manpower planner based on seasonal tasks.  
  • Keep accurate records for spraying, planting, pruning etc.
  • Complete orchard walks to observe tree integrity, acting on changes/issues which arise.
  • Follow agreed protocols for spraying, grass & weed control and application of fertilisers’/lime/compost.
  • Responsible for coordinating and getting hands on with pruning and all other support works.
  • Responsible for overseeing the harvest, ensuring maximum yield is achieved whilst quality and integrity of apple is not compromised.
  • Protect and maintain all Orchard assets, farm equipment, fencing and other capital assets.
  • Compile all appropriate records for consumables, pest controls, environmental and other regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with the Quality Team to produce appropriate records and maintain appropriate record keeping for the orchards.
  • Communicate effectively with visitors, suppliers, internal colleagues and external contractors as required.
  • Train and develop other team members, helping them to increase their knowledge.
  • Follow financial policies by issuing a purchase order for all consumables.
  • Ensure petty cash receipts are maintained to reconcile the account at month end.
  • Follow all health and safety guidelines.
  • Keep up to date in your area of expertise and advancements in orchard processes.
  • Ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications and skills Requirements

  • A background in Horticulture/Farming/Growing is essential.  
  • Minimum of 1 Year experience working at Team Lead/Supervisor Level within a similar role.
  • Self-driven and committed to the long term success of the orchards.
  • People-oriented, results-driven individual who can prioritise to run the daily activities of the orchards under minimal management whilst getting involved in all tasks as necessary.
  • Be capable of working and communicating with all levels of Management and Operational personnel.
  • Have a can do attitude with a problem solving approach to all issues.
  • Be capable of working a flexible schedule through the various stages of growing and harvesting as required.
  • Full clean driving license.
  • Experience of farm machinery.
Job details
Work experience:
Work experience is required
Duration of work experience:
Between 2 and 5 years
Required skills:
comply with farm regulations, crop production principles, harvest crop
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:

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Mulrines is Irelands premier juice production plant with its own orchard based in Kill, Co Kildare Find out more