Horticultural Supervisor

QD Stores Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local garden centre in Ipswich seeks a Horticulture Supervisor to lead a team and ensure the quality of horticultural operations. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, overseeing plant care, and engaging customers. The ideal candidate should have experience in horticulture and strong leadership skills. This role offers 32 hours per week with benefits including free parking and employee discounts.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Additional annual leave

Employee discount

Full training

Qualifications

• Experience in horticultural management or supervision.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a team effectively.
• Knowledge of plant care and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and manage daily operations within the garden centre.
• Oversee plant care and monitor health maintenance.
• Engage with customers regarding horticultural products.

Job description

Overview

As a Horticulture Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and success of our horticultural operations. You will be responsible for leading a team of horticultural staff, managing plant care, customer interactions and contributing to the overall success of the garden centre.

You will mentor a team of horticultural staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the successful execution of daily tasks and projects, as well as oversee the health and maintenance of a wide variety of plants, ensuring they are properly watered, fertilised, and free from pests and diseases.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of horticultural staff and manage daily operations within the garden centre.
• Oversee plant care, ensuring proper watering, feeding, and health maintenance of a wide variety of plants.
• Maintain pest and disease control to protect plant health.
• Engage with customers to provide information and support related to horticultural products and services.
• Mentor and train staff, delivering guidance and support to ensure effective task execution.

Hours & Benefits

• Hours: Sat/Mon/Wed/Thu 8.45am to 5.45pm. 32 total hours.
• Free on-site parking
• Additional annual leave
• Employee discount
• Full training