Lead Grower

MorePeople; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is partnering with a long-standing family-run horticultural business to appoint a Production Lead Grower who will support the Nursery Operations Manager across propagation, potting and crop production.

You will lead propagation and potting teams, manage plant health, plan production schedules, oversee machinery setup, and contribute to pest management while upholding high standards across the nursery.

Qualifications

• Commercial growing experience in horticulture.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong plant health and irrigation knowledge.
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Practical machinery and problem-solving ability.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead propagation and potting teams.
• Manage plant health, irrigation and crop quality.
• Plan production schedules and stock requirements.
• Run daily team briefings.
• Oversee potting machinery setup and troubleshooting.
• Support pest and disease management programmes.
• Drive high standards across the nursery.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Plant health knowledge

Irrigation knowledge

PA1/PA6 certificates

Education

PA1/PA6 spraying certificates

Tools

Potting machinery operation

Job description

Looking for a growing role where you can take ownership, lead a team, and help shape the future of a well-established nursery?

We're working with a long-standing, family-run horticultural business looking to appoint a Production Lead Grower to support their Nursery Operations Manager across propagation, potting and crop production.

What's the job?

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading teams, maintaining plant quality, and ensuring production stays on track.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading propagation and potting teams
• Managing plant health, irrigation and crop quality
• Planning production schedules and stock requirements
• Running daily team briefings
• Overseeing potting machinery setup and troubleshooting
• Supporting pest and disease management programmes
• Driving high standards across the nursery

What do I need?

• Commercial growing experience within horticulture
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong plant health and irrigation knowledge
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Practical machinery and problem-solving ability
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business with ambitious plans for the future. You’ll have real responsibility, the chance to influence how things are done, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside the business.