Collation & Despatch Supervisor

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday (pro rata)

Weekly pay

Free on-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is seeking a motivated Collation & Despatch Supervisor for a busy horticulture business. You will oversee the collation team, ensure correct grading, preparation for despatch and adherence to customer specs and quality standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach to meet seasonal deadlines, with weekend flexibility. On-site parking and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture, plant production or agricultural operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of quality, grading and careful handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the collation team and ensure orders meet customer specs.
• Coordinate workloads, support and develop team members.
• Verify plant quantities, varieties, sizes and grades for despatch.
• Move plants between growing areas and despatch; identify damaged items.
• Ensure activities comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Horticulture experience

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Collation & Despatch Supervisor to join a successful and established business within the horticulture industry, playing a key role in its plant production and despatch operations.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the collation team, ensuring young plants are graded, collated and prepared for despatch in line with customer specifications and quality standards. You'll coordinate workloads, support and develop team members, and ensure orders are accurately fulfilled while maintaining the quality and freshness of products. The role will also involve verifying plant quantities, varieties, sizes and grades, coordinating the movement of plants between growing areas and despatch, identifying any damaged or unsuitable products, and ensuring all activities are carried out in line with operational procedures and health and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within horticulture, plant production or agricultural operations, alongside supervisory experience or the ability to coordinate and motivate a team.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience within horticulture, plant production, agriculture or a similar operational environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, support and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of product quality, grading, collation and careful handling procedures.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to promote teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Good attention to detail, numerical ability and basic record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow product specifications, quality control procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to work under pressure and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Flexibility to work weekends during busy seasonal periods.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position.
• 32 days' holiday (pro rata).
• Weekly pay.
• Overtime opportunities during peak periods.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company events and a supportive team culture.
• Casual dress.
• Training and development opportunities within an established horticultural business.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to take on this Collation & Despatch Supervisor position and are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a thriving horticultural business, please get in touch to find out more.