Assistant Supervisor

ASSISTANT PLANT NURSERY MANAGER / POTTING SUPERVISOR Anglo Aquatic Plant – the UK’s leading grower & seller of water plants

We are now hiring for an exciting leadership development opportunity and seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager, to work closely alongside and support our Nursery Operations Manager to oversee all operations of the nursery, including supervising staff, monitoring plant health, and taking the initiative on a wide variety of operational tasks. Initially leading the Potting Operations (our vital all-year-around activity) to learn the details of the production cycle at Anglo, your role will then develop and be trained on all other aspects of production operations on the nursery as the busy season slows down.
This is a physically demanding role that requires a sound level of fitness, manual dexterity and a high degree of competence with plant and machinery. You will be leading the management of logistics around the nursery as well as leading the Nursery team – organising and distributing work against the year’s potting schedule and ensuring they have the tools and resources required for them to effectively do their roles.
Shadowing the Nursery Manager across Production Operations on the Nursery, understanding the overall production infrastructure, systems and processes – plant machinery, logistics, irrigation systems, pumps, and plant quality.
· You’ll be solely responsible for the Potting Operations, ensuring the safe and efficient running of the Potting Machine - including changing pot sizes, keeping correct soil mixes continually topped up and overseeing production quality.
· You will be driving Forklifts, Telehandlers and other plant machinery to ensure Potting operations run smoothly and with minimal down-time
· Loading/unloading lorries, liaising with delivery drivers and supply chain
· Building great working relationships with the nursery Production Team, setting clear expectations on tasks in daily morning briefings
· Maintain inventory and ensure the availability of necessary supplies, placing orders where necessary
· Monitor plant health and troubleshoot/communicate any issues to the Nursery Manager and Planner
· Manage plant production, including seeding, watering, pruning, and pest control
This is an excellent leadership development opportunity for somebody looking to progress their career in Horticulture/Production into operational management.
This is an outdoors, site-based role, a greenhouse environment that will see you working in all elements, all year around. It’s likely you’ll have a passion for outdoor pursuits, team leadership-based activities and/or mechanical projects in your personal time – having a curious interest in how things fit together, systems work, and an enthusiasm for learning.
Previous plant knowledge (or Horticultural qualification) is not necessarily required, as you’ll learn quickly on the job – however you should be willing to learn, have an interest in Horticulture and the activities associated with running a world-class plant production facility. You’re analytically minded – detail oriented, have a fluency with all things mechanical and like to understand ‘how things work’
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience defining and leading time-critical site-based operational activities against a plan within a relevant heavy industry –Horticulture/Landscaping Production, Construction/Trades, Transport & Warehousing, Logistics, Facilities Management
· Experience/Competent driver of plant machinery – Telescopic Handler License / Telehandler Counterbalance license (or be willing to undertake)
· 4 Acres of greenhouses across a 6-acre site and split into a grid system which includes a large packing shed, Potting Shed, Propagation House, Lily Block, Storage Facility and Marginal Plant blocks accommodating the variety of pot sizes we supply. We enjoy plenty of visiting wildlife in our greenhouses, including robins, newts, frogs, foxes, and a variety of wild birds
· Office containing shower facilities, large training room, fully operational, modern and clean staff canteen with full kitchen appliances and equipment and outdoor seating area.
· A fully equipped staff games & fitness room with vaulted ceiling and storage for personal gym & training equipment
· A friendly, hard-working office team operates all year round to support our production operations team
· We are a family-run team, and that team includes our friendly four-legged friends – please don’t consider applying if you don’t like dogs The interview and selection process will include a day’s trial at the Nursery with the Nursery Operations Manager.

Salary & Benefits: Competitive Base Salary, which will be reviewed upon successful completion of probation period. Annual bonus based on company sales & personal performance, 28 days holidays (including bank holidays), fully equipped & modern staff canteen, staff games/wellbeing room, free parking

We are a family-owned business that have been growing and supplying the most comprehensive range of high-quality aquatic plants in the UK for over 60 years to Garden Centres, Landscaper, Developers and Internet based customers. We are run by an exceptional and dedicated team who have over 100 years combined experience of growing and producing over 180 species of cold-water plants, priding ourselves on our high quality, our customer-first approach and the fact many of our customers have been with us for decades. As well as growing and supplying beautiful water plants, we support our customers with expert knowledge and advice, operating flexibly to adapt to their needs. We have won many prestigious Horticulture awards over the years, including the Tudor-Rose Award (best in show) numerous times at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, being the first company to bring the Swimming Pond landscaping concept to the UK from Northern Europe.

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