Nursery Supervisor

Morepeople 01780; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Stable, long-term opportunity

Job summary

Morepeople 01780 in Farnborough seeks an experienced Nursery Supervisor for a full-time, permanent role. The position combines machinery operation, team supervision, and day-to-day nursery tasks, ensuring a high standard of operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong practical background, oversees nursery activities, and operates equipment effectively. The offer includes a salary of £32-40k, a discretionary bonus scheme, holiday entitlement, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in a practical, outdoor or nursery environment.
• Experience operating machinery such as tractors, telehandlers, forklifts, or similar.
• Previous supervisory experience or ability to step into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise daily nursery operations across the site.
• Work from management plans to deliver tasks efficiently and independently.
• Operate machinery as part of daily production activities.
• Maintain high standards of organisation, efficiency, and quality.

Job description

Nursery Supervisor

£32-40k dependent on experience | Full‑Time | Permanent | Hampshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Supervisor to join a well‑established, family‑run horticultural business with a strong reputation for high‑quality plant production. This role would suit a practical, hands‑on individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering efficient, well‑organised operations.

This is a varied position combining machinery operation, team supervision, and day‑to‑day nursery work. You'll play a key role in ensuring daily tasks are completed to a high standard, while supporting a small, experienced team and maintaining smooth site operations.

What's on Offer

• £32-40k, dependent on experience
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• 2-week Christmas shutdown period
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable, long‑term opportunity within a close‑knit team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support and supervise daily nursery operations across the site
• Work from management plans to deliver tasks efficiently and independently
• Operate machinery as part of daily production activities
• Maintain high standards of organisation, efficiency, and quality
• Carry out a wide range of practical nursery tasks across seasonal demands
• Conduct daily machinery checks and basic maintenance
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with expectations
• Assist and guide team members where required

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in a practical, outdoor or nursery environment
• Experience operating machinery such as tractors, telehandlers, forklifts, or similar
• Previous supervisory experience or the ability to step into a leadership role
• Good understanding of health and safety in a working environment
• Comfortable working independently and managing workload effectively
• Organised, reliable, and hands‑on approach to work
• Experience with tree work or pruning is advantageous
• Relevant spray certificates (PA1/PA2/PA6) beneficial but not essential