Glasshouse Operations Lead

13 hours ago


Spalding, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom MM Flowers Full time
About MM Flowers

At MM Flowers, we strive to deliver excellence at every point in the supply chain, from distribution to processing, technical standards through to marketing, with consideration for our people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. Our team of over 900 dedicated individuals work together to create stunning displays of fresh flowers and bouquets.

We are currently looking for a talented Section Manager to join our team in Spalding. This exciting opportunity will see you lead and manage a team of Operatives responsible for harvesting Tulips in a glasshouse environment.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and productive harvesting process in the glasshouse. This includes operating key machinery (Bench System/Furora), dealing with challenges and issues as they arise, and monitoring the performance of the glasshouse operation.

You will work closely with your team to maintain high levels of housekeeping and ensure that the glasshouse operates to the highest standards. A strong focus on health and safety, quality, and productivity will be essential in this role.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Operate key machinery (Bench System/Furora) to ensure efficient, safe, and productive harvesting process.
  2. Proactively deal with challenges and issues as they arise, including health and safety, quality, and HR.
  3. Monitor the performance of the Glasshouse operation on a regular basis – ensuring appropriate action is taken if progress is behind plan.
  4. Responsible for correct and efficient harvesting of flowers within the glasshouse and checking accuracy of staff in cropping to instructed specification.
  5. Appropriate escalation of issues relating to pest control and disease.
  6. Ensure the team clearly understand the quality standards required by customers (as outlined in Quality guidelines) and that corrective action including training is provided by standard fall below requirements.
  7. Ensure that the team operate to appropriate levels of health and safety and systems of work and provide coaching and training where standards fall short of expectations.
  8. Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all times.
Requirements
  • Driven and proactive individual with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to lead by example, being there for your team and business.
  • Strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and consistency skills.
Benefits
  • Holiday allowances calculated on the days worked.
  • Pension Scheme - auto-enrolled after 3 months.
  • Onsite Parking – free parking available.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme – £250 payable when recommending a friend who completes their 3-month probationary period.
  • Career Progression – actively encouraged from within the business.
  • Wonderful working environment– modern contemporary purpose-built State of the Art facility.
  • Occupational Health provider to support employees both mentally and physically.
  • Corporate engagement initiatives throughout the year.
  • Grocery Aid.
  • Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.


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