Team Leader - Horticulture Production Nursery

HL SERVICES; Cole Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticulture firm in the UK seeks a Team Leader to oversee daily operations at their production nursery. The role involves guiding a team, ensuring plant health, and promoting safe working practices. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong organisational skills, and a passion for both horticulture and team development. Join us to make an impact and grow your skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or leadership experience, ideally in horticulture.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Motivated and approachable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the nursery team in daily tasks.
• Monitor crop health and address issues promptly.
• Collaborate with managers to plan production areas.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organisational skills

Ability to motivate others

Commitment to quality and safety

Job description

Team Leader - Horticulture

Do you have the passion and leadership to help plants - and people - thrive?

We're looking for a Team Leader to play a key role in the day-to-day running of our busy production nursery. This is a hands-on opportunity to combine your horticultural knowledge with the chance to inspire and guide a team-ensuring our crops are grown to the highest standards and our customers receive plants of outstanding quality.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating your team across a variety of nursery tasks - from feeding and maintenance through to picking, packing, and despatch.
• Monitoring crop health and acting quickly on issues such as pests, diseases, and irrigation needs.
• Working alongside managers to plan production areas and keep operations running smoothly.
• Promoting and enforcing safe working practices in line with OH&S standards and nursery protocols.
• Upholding plant health and biosecurity measures to protect stock, customers, and reputation.
• Supporting colleagues to develop their skills and fostering a culture of quality, care, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or leadership experience (horticultural experience is highly desirable).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• A motivated, approachable leader who can nurture both plants and people.
• A commitment to quality, safety, plant health, and excellent customer service.

Why join us?

This is more than just a leadership role—it's an opportunity to:

• Guide a dedicated team and make a real impact.
• Grow your own skills in horticulture and team management.
• Play a central part in the smooth running of a nursery that thrives on collaboration, high standards, plant health, and international trade.