Glasshouse Section Manager

JR United Kingdom; Holbeach CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing flower business as a Glasshouse Section Manager, leading a team responsible for harvesting tulips and other blooms. You'll operate advanced machinery while fostering a positive and productive work culture. Enjoy paid overtime, BUPA medical insurance, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private BUPA medical insurance

30 days holiday, increasing to 33

Paid overtime at 25% premium after 40 hours

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in an operational, horticultural, or production setting.
• Proven coaching and training skills.
• A hands-on approach and passion for quality and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of harvest operatives to achieve high performance.
• Ensure blooms meet customer quality standards.
• Oversee state-of-the-art equipment operation.

Skills

Leadership

Team Training

Health & Safety

Operational Efficiency

Tools

Bench System

Furora

Job description

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Glasshouse Section Manager – Grow With Us! ?

Location: Poplar Farm, Old Fen Dyke, Sutton St. James PE12 0HE

Salary: £32,800 – £33,900 (based on experience) + paid overtime + great benefits

Contract: Permanent | 5 in 7 rota (average 40 hours per week)

Start date: We’re ready when you are!

Love flowers? Love leading a team? Ready to step into something fresh?

Join our fast-growing, seasonal flower business as Glasshouse Section Manager and play a key role in bringing our stunning tulips to life ?

At the heart of our glasshouse operation, you’ll lead a team of operatives harvesting top-quality tulips and other blooms using innovative technology – all while creating a positive, safety-first working culture. It’s a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where your ideas, leadership and energy really matter.

? What’s in it for you?

• ️ Overtime paid at a 25% premium after 40 hours
• ? Private BUPA medical insurance
• ? 30 days holiday, increasing to 33 with each full year you work with us
• ? The chance to lead within a unique glasshouse environment, working with market-leading machinery (Bench System, Furora)
• ? Opportunities to grow your career in a thriving business with an ambitious future
• ? Work with a team that values support, collaboration and fresh thinking

? What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and coaching a team of harvest operatives to achieve high performance and great team spirit
• Ensuring we deliver beautiful blooms that meet the highest customer quality standards
• Operating and overseeing state-of-the-art equipment like the Bench System and Furora harvesting machinery
• Driving a proactive health & safety culture across your section
• Monitoring performance and continuously improving efficiency, standards, and output
• Keeping the glasshouse environment running smoothly – from pest spotting to top-tier tidiness!

? What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience leading teams in an operational, horticultural, or production setting
• Confident in training, coaching and motivating others
• A passion for doing things the right way – especially when it comes to health & safety and quality
• Hands-on attitude – you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with tulips or horticulture before (but not essential – we’ll show you the ropes)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that’s all about growth – not just of flowers, but of people and potential. So if you’re ready to lead with energy, inspire your team, and make a real impact…

? Apply now and let your leadership bloom!