About Highland Partners
Highland Partners is a horticulture export company that grows and exports roses, carnations, and summer flowers to auction houses and direct buyers in the Netherlands, UK, Germany, and the Middle East. The company operates four farms in Naivasha and Nakuru with a combined greenhouse area of eighty hectares. Founded in 2001, Highland Partners employs 2,200 staff and exports approximately 120 million stems annually. The company holds MPS-ABC, MPS-GAP, and Fairtrade certifications and operates a worker welfare programme that includes housing, medical care, and schooling for employees' children.
What you will do:
You will oversee daily farming operations including planting, irrigation, pest and disease control, and harvesting across the company's farm holdings. This involves supervising a team of farm workers and casual labourers, assigning daily tasks, and ensuring that work is carried out according to the established crop calendar. You will monitor crop health through regular field inspections, identify pest or disease outbreaks early, and coordinate with the agronomist to implement appropriate control measures. Record-keeping is a critical part of the role: you will maintain logs of all activities, inputs used, and outputs harvested. The position also involves managing irrigation schedules to ensure optimal water use, particularly during dry spells, and coordinating with the procurement team to ensure that fertilisers, seeds, and chemicals are available when needed. You will be expected to enforce health and safety standards on the farm and ensure that all workers use personal protective equipment as required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Requirements:
To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Highland Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.
