Team Leader - Horticulture Production Nursery

HL SERVICES; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company in East Hertfordshire is seeking a Team Leader to oversee nursery operations. In this hands-on role, you will lead a dedicated team ensuring top-quality plant production and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, a commitment to safety and quality, and is passionate about horticulture. Join us to make a real impact and grow your skills in a collaborative environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating your team across nursery tasks.
• Monitoring crop health and acting on issues.
• Working with managers to plan production areas.
• Promoting safe working practices in line with standards.
• Supporting colleagues to develop their skills.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service

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.