Plant Nursery Operations Manager – Growth & Impact

Rise Technical Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Attendance Bonus

Overtime

Company Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking an Operations Manager for a busy plant nursery in Woking. The role involves running day-to-day nursery operations, leading staff, and coordinating with buying and marketing to drive profitability.

You will shape standards, manage rosters, and deliver strong performance in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate has garden centre / nursery experience, solid horticultural knowledge, and proven people management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a garden centre / plant nursery environment.
• Good plant and horticultural knowledge.
• Proven people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of a busy plant nursery and yard operation.
• Manage the team (planning rosters, holding weekly meetings, and ensuring safe/effective delivery).
• Provide strategic advice and assist growth within the business.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

People management

Team leadership

Operations management

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking an Operations Manager for a busy plant nursery in Woking. The role involves running day-to-day nursery operations, leading staff, and coordinating with buying and marketing to drive profitability.

You will shape standards, manage rosters, and deliver strong performance in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate has garden centre / nursery experience, solid horticultural knowledge, and proven people management skills.