Container Growth Lead - Horticulture & Team Leadership

BSW Timber Ltd.; Bronington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BSW Timber Ltd. in Wrexham is seeking a Growing Supervisor for the Container Production unit to lead day-to-day crop production, ensure quality and timely deliveries, and drive improvements in efficiency.

You will mentor the growing team, manage crop health, IPM, fertiliser programmes and maintain records while complying with ISO standards and health and safety policies. Qualified candidates will have proven horticultural experience, leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence, with PA1/PA6

Qualifications

• Proven experience growing plants to a high commercial standard.
• PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring a team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Formal horticultural qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience working in commercial nursery or container production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily growing operations within the container production unit.
• Manage crop health, irrigation, growing environments and IPM.
• Deliver the production plan while minimising waste and maximising plant quality.
• Implement and monitor fertiliser and agrochemical programmes.
• Carry out weekly crop walks and maintain accurate production and disease reporting.
• Ensure crops meet customer quality specifications.
• Lead, train, motivate and develop the growing team.
• Drive continuous improvements in growing systems, efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support wider production activities and deputise for the Container Unit Manager.

Skills

Plant cultivation experience

Leadership experience

PA1/PA6 spraying certificates

Communication skills

Driving licence

Lean / continuous improvement

Team mentoring

Organisational skills

Education

Formal horticultural qualification

Job description

BSW Timber Ltd. in Wrexham is seeking a Growing Supervisor for the Container Production unit to lead day-to-day crop production, ensure quality and timely deliveries, and drive improvements in efficiency.

You will mentor the growing team, manage crop health, IPM, fertiliser programmes and maintain records while complying with ISO standards and health and safety policies. Qualified candidates will have proven horticultural experience, leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence, with PA1/PA6