Team Leader - Horticulture Production Nursery
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £34,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | SG14 2PB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HL SERVICES |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 43292-15870 |
Summary
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.
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Monitoring crop health and acting quickly on issues such as pests, diseases, and irrigation needs.
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Working alongside managers to plan production areas and keep operations running smoothly.
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Promoting and enforcing safe working practices in line with OH&S standards and nursery protocols.
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Upholding plant health and biosecurity measures to protect stock, customers, and reputation.
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Supporting colleagues to develop their skills and fostering a culture of quality, care, and collaboration.
What we're looking for:
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Proven supervisory or leadership experience (horticultural experience is highly desirable).
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Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
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A motivated, approachable leader who can nurture both plants and people.
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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:
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Guide a dedicated team and make a real impact.
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Grow your own skills in horticulture and team management.
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Play a central part in the smooth running of a nursery that thrives on collaboration, high standards, plant health, and international trade.