Team Leader

The Green House Growers; Chittering; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Medical cash plan

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Group Life

Retail and leisure discounts

Pension contribution matched up to 5%

Job summary

A leading greenhouse operator in Chittering seeks a Team Leader responsible for managing a small team and ensuring the smooth operation of key greenhouse activities. The role involves supervising crop harvesting and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have FMCG experience and good communication skills. The position offers a salary of £33,000 - £35,000 per year, along with benefits such as private medical insurance and a pension contribution matched up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Seeking next step in career as a Team Leader.
• Prior greenhouse work as a crop worker or harvester is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers to complete daily and weekly tasks efficiently.
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver productivity targets.
• Perform quality checks of crop work and harvested produce.
• Maintain hygiene protocols and health and safety standards.

Skills

Previous FMCG experience

Strong communication skills

Good practical IT skills/experience

Ability to motivate and influence teams

Job description

Description

The Team Leader is responsible for managing a small team within the greenhouse and ensuring the smooth operation of key greenhouse activities. This includes overseeing crop harvesting, pruning, de-leafing, and plant training techniques such as twisting and lowering. The role also involves coordinating logistics, maintaining hygiene standards, and supervising seasonal tasks like glasshouse cleaning and crop re-planting. The supervisor ensures all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to high quality standards while supporting team performance and productivity.

Application Deadline

30 January 2026

Department

Operations

Location

Ely

Compensation

£33,000 - £35,000 / year

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers to complete daily and weekly tasks efficiently, properly, and in a timely manner.
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver productivity targets, such as speed, through praise and recognition, and ensure continuous communication with the Operations Manager.
• Assist in setting productivity targets and make suggestions where appropriate.
• Continually monitor workers’ technique for improvement to maximise productivity. Provide constructive feedback and demonstrate required techniques when necessary.
• Lead the team by example, maintaining discipline and a good work ethic to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Perform quality checks of crop work and harvested produce and record results in the app.
• Ensure employees look after company property such as equipment and uniform.
• Maintain hygiene protocols and health and safety standards at all times.
• Note: Weekend work will be required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous FMCG experience
• Prior greenhouse work as a crop worker or harvester – Desirable
• Seeking next step in career as a Team Leader
• Strong communication skills
• Good practical IT skills/experience
• Ability to motivate and influence teams

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Medical cash plan
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Group Life
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Pension contribution matched up to 5%