Job Title: Horticulture Manager

Company: M G Webber West Country Grown Ltd

Job Summary:
As a Horticulture Manager at M G Webber West Country Grown Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the cultivation and maintenance of high-quality plants. You will lead a team dedicated to horticultural excellence and contribute to the dynamic growth of our wholesale nursery.

Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursery, including planting, watering, and fertilizing plants.
Taking plant orders for garden centres, picking and dispatching these as guided from the hub site
Supervise a team of horticultural staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
Using horticultural equipment
Spraying crops as needed
Oversee irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants.
Monitor plant growth and health, taking necessary actions to address any issues promptly.
Monitoring which crops are ready for sale or should be removed

Requirements:

Experience in horticulture (Ideally in bedding plant production)
Knowledge of irrigation systems and horticultural equipment
Strong understanding of plant growing processes
Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
Passion for horticulture and dedication to maintaining high standards of plant quality
Spraying Certificate
Knowledge of pests & diseases (What chemicals to use for each)
Effective communication skills to liaise with team members and other departments.

Join M G Webber West Country Grown Ltd's team dedicated to producing top-quality plants while upholding excellent customer care standards. Be part of a company with over 80 years of experience in the horticultural industry, where your expertise as a Horticulture Manager will contribute to our continued success.

Wages to be discussed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Schedule:

Overtime

Experience:

Horticulture: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
PA6 Spraying Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

M.G.Webber West Country Grown Ltd

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