Horticulture Site Supervisor

Description

Horticulture Site Supervisor

Horticulture Commercial Nursery

Salary: £29,000 - £35,000

Looking for a horticulture role where your leadership and plant knowledge really matter?

Want to oversee a busy propagation site, work closely with a skilled team, and play a key part in producing millions of plants each year?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but high-output nursery propagation site, producing around 2 million plants annually.

You'll oversee the site as a whole, from propagation to active sales crops, ensuring plants are grown efficiently, to high standards, and moved across the wider business as needed. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values practical knowledge, hands-on leadership, and technical expertise.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary

Relocation support available.

Company pension and life assurance

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Work with a passionate, skilled horticulture team.

Be part of a business producing millions of plants across multiple sitesThe Role

As Site Supervisor, you'll take ownership of the propagation site, liaising with the Propagation Manager and leading the operational side of the site. Day-to-day, you'll be:

Supervising and coordinating site activity, including crops, staff, buildings, and infrastructure

Working closely with the propagation team to ensure plants are produced efficiently and released on schedule.

Quality checking propagated plants and organising their movement across the wider business.

Overseeing sales crops and supporting the Crop Grower, ensuring healthy, well-managed production

Liaising with the wider business to plan propagation schedules and production priorities.

Maintaining health & safety standards and a safe, efficient work environment

Supporting spraying and IPM activities as needed

Managing records, reporting, and other administrative tasks, including Microsoft Office and ExcelThis role is hands-on and highly visible. Your leadership, organisation, and technical skills will ensure the team works efficiently and the site operates smoothly.

About You

Proven experience in a commercial nursery, with a solid understanding of plant production.

Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing or leading teams.

Practical knowledge of irrigation, IPM, and crop care

Microsoft Office proficient, including Excel and PIVOT tables.

PA1/PA6 spraying qualifications are desirable but not essential.What's Next?

For a confidential chat, call me, Sarah, on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or send a message on LinkedIn. xjnqpsq

Don't worry if your CV isn't fully up to date. Just send what you have, and we'll take it from there

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