Team Leader – Horticulture Production Nursery

HL Services; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Leader to oversee nursery operations. This hands-on role requires horticultural knowledge, a passion for leadership, and the ability to guide a dedicated team. Responsibilities include monitoring crop health, ensuring safety standards, and fostering a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a commitment to plant health and quality service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the team across nursery tasks.
• Monitoring crop health and addressing issues promptly.
• Collaborating with managers to plan production areas.
• Promoting safe working practices in line with standards.
• Upholding plant health and biosecurity measures.
• Supporting colleagues and fostering a culture of collaboration.

Skills

Supervisory or leadership experience

Organisational skills

Motivated leadership

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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.