Team Leader Potting

Tristram Plants; Barnham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Tristram Plants in Barnham, West Sussex, is seeking a Team Leader Potting to supervise a fast-paced nursery operation, coordinating the potting team and production plans to meet weekly targets.

The role is permanent and full-time with 39 hours minimum per week, offering a salary up to £28,800 plus overtime, plus company pension, life assurance and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience and proven ability in horticulture.
• Excellent team leading capabilities, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Keen interest in machinery and good people skills to motivate and guide a number of small teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A passion for horticulture, training and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Potting production: pot all crops efficiently to meet quality and timing targets.
• Assist in planning: draw up weekly and monthly production plans with Managers and Supervisors.
• Lead and develop the potting team, monitor KPIs and ensure safe working practices.
• Induct and train new staff, sharing standard operating procedures and production rates.
• Maintain health and safety standards within a productive work environment.
• Record production progress on weekly reports and adhere to schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Horticulture

People management

Machinery interest

Organisational skills

Tools

Potting machinery

Job description

Join Our Potting Team!

Team Leader Potting – Join Our Passionate Horticulture Team!

Location: Barnham (West Sussex)
Job Type: This position is permanent, and full time, working a minimum of 39 hours per week
Salary Range: up to-£28,800 (plus overtime) based on experience
Company pension
Life assurance
On-site parking
Responsible to: Site Supervisors / Managers
Closing date: Interview to take place as soon as possible

Do you have a passion for plant potting and a desire to lead a motivated team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Team Leader Potting to assist the Site Supervisors in the planning and running of an effective and efficient potting operation throughout the season. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement innovative potting techniques while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Passionate but lacking technical training? We are open to supporting the right candidate with training and may consider a Trainee-level start (at a lower salary banding).

What You’ll Do:

• Potting Mastery: Pot all the nursery’s crops, quickly and efficiently to the required quality standard and timing. You’ll prepare and grade material, plugs and liners as well as having hand on and machine potting, tray filling liner potting, standing down, watering in and protecting the crop.
• Production Planning: Together with the Managers and Site Supervisors, draw up weekly and monthly production plans
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of potting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ensure safe working practices are followed and monitor team performance against KPIs.
• Training & Improvement: Induct and provide on the job training for new or inexperienced staff including standard operating procedures and production rates.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety standards while working closely with your team to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
• Administrative Tasks: Follow the potting schedule for each week as agreed by the Managers and record when work is completed on to production reports.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience and proven ability in horticulture
• Excellent team leading capabilities, attention to detail and organisationalskills
• Keen interest in machinery and good people skills to motivate and guide a number of small teams
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• A passion for horticulture, training and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: continue growing your career within the industry.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a dedicated, knowledgeable team in a dynamic, forward-thinking company.
• A Thriving Environment: Help us produce 4 million pots annually across 8 hectares of nursery space, producing plants loved by many.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re passionate about plants, leading a team, and contributing to the growth of a successful business, we want to hear from you!

We look forward to seeing how you can help us cultivate success!