Greenhill Fruit Farm is a soft fruit producer located in Co. Wexford operating in a LEAN culture built on continuous improvement, strong safety standards, and a genuine commitment to developing our teams. Due to expansion we have an exciting opportunity for a General Construction Team Leader to help shape the next stage of our growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager to lead, direct, and supervise the general construction team on a daily basis
- Build new polytunnels and maintain, repair, and replace existing polytunnel structures
- Plan and carry out general construction and project work
- Operate farm and construction machinery safely and to a competent standard
- Communicate instructions clearly to the team in both Romanian and English
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety requirements (HSA-aligned)
- Identify and report hazards, defects, and near misses without delay
- Maintain tools, equipment, and machinery in good working order; report faults immediately
- Keep work areas clean, organised, and safe
- Support continuous improvement — flag better ways of working through the farm's CI system
- Support and coach team members; identify training needs
Essential Criteria
- Proficiency in both Romanian and English (spoken and understood) — essential for leading a mixed-language team
- Minimum 2 years' experience in general construction, agricultural, or horticultural build work
- Full, valid B driving licence
- Proven ability to lead and direct a small team on-site
- Experience building and maintaining structures
- Competent operating farm/construction machinery (digger, forklift, telehandler, or similar)
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Understanding of basic health and safety practice on a construction/agricultural site
Desirable Criteria
- Manual Handling, Working at Height, or Safe Pass certification
- Telehandler / Forklift licence
- Experience in soft fruit or horticultural production environments
- Basic project planning or scheduling experience
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- B Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
