Leading Hand – Indoor Plant Hire Team Leader Sydney

Tropical Plant Rentals; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 80 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Above award remuneration

Fully maintained company vehicle

Full onboarding and ongoing training

Résumé du poste

Tropical Plant Rentals is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand to support Indoor Plant Technicians, Nursery staff and the Installations team. You will lead a team of plant maintenance staff across nursery and commercial sites, manage daily service schedules, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently and to high standards.

Role requires 5+ years in horticulture with at least 2 years in leadership; you’ll mentor staff, coordinate with the Operations scope, and uphold quality and client service

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in horticulture, landscaping, or indoor plant maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant care, pest/disease management, and site/environmental suitability.
• Physically fit and capable of manual tasks including ladder work and plant handling.
• Valid Driver’s Licence with MR preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of plant maintenance staff across nursery and commercial sites – 8 people.
• Oversee completion of daily service schedules, ensuring timeliness and quality.
• Perform hands-on horticultural duties including watering, pruning, fertilising, pest control, and plant replacements.
• Mentor, train and provide on-the-job support to team members.
• Monitor plant health and resolve environmental or site-specific issues proactively.
• Communicate with clients, managing service expectations and special requests.
• Complete administrative tasks such as run sheets and scheduling.
• Ensure all work complies with WHS requirements and company standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Client service

Organisational skills

Physical fitness

Formation

Formal qualifications in Horticulture

Outils

Excel

Email

Description du poste

As our Leading Hand, you’ll work across the business—supporting Indoor Plant Technicians, Nursery staff and the Installations team to ensure every job is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys solving problems, developing people and delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of plant maintenance staff nursery and across commercial client sites – 8ppl.
• Oversee the completion of daily service schedules, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and quality (Operations Manager leads this, however Leading Hand to be across).
• Perform hands-on horticultural duties including watering, pruning, fertilising, pest control, and plant replacements.
• Mentor, train, and provide on-the-job support to team members, encouraging skill growth and accountability.
• Monitor plant health and proactively resolve environmental or site-specific issues.
• Communicate directly with clients, managing service expectations and addressing any concerns or special requests.
• Complete administrative tasks such as run sheets.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with WHS requirements and company standards.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager on resource planning, stock needs, and scheduling adjustments.

Skills and Experience Required

• Formal qualifications in Horticulture or a related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in horticulture, landscaping, or indoor plant maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant care, pest/disease management, and site/environmental suitability.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• High level of client service and professionalism in communication.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities. Along with ability to multitask.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks, including ladder work and plant handling.
• Proficient with basic digital tools (email and excel).
• It is a demanding role in a fast moving environment, where every day is different. The ideal candidate would need patience and good problem solving skills.
• Valid Driver’s Licence (MR, Forklift, EWP licences advantageous or willingness to obtain).
• Police clearance or willingness to undergo a background check.

What We Offer

• Above award remuneration. This is a task based role not time based, therefore potential to earn more in overtime.
• Fully maintained company vehicle, tools, and uniform.
• Full onboarding and ongoing training support.
• A collaborative team culture with a strong reputation in the industry.

Tropical Plant Rentals is committed to excellence – in our people, our plants, and our service. This role is ideal for a driven team leader who thrives on delivering high standards and supporting others to do the same.