Job Description

VACANCY: GROWER / PROPAGATION LEAD

Location: Enfield EN2/Herts borders (relocation package available)

Anglo Aquatic Plant - the UK's leading grower & seller of water plants

We are now seeking an experienced Grower/Propagation Lead on our Production Nursery in Enfield, EN2. Working closely alongside our Nursery Operations Manager and Planning Manager, you will oversee the successful Growing conditions and production cycles of our stock, including monitoring plant health, pesticide spraying, and taking the initiative on a variety of operational tasks. Responsible for the health and production cycles of our propagation and plugs, your role will oversee the Propagation team and provide specialist advice and guidance to the Nursery team to ensure our beautiful plants reach our customers with the highest quality we pride ourselves on.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely alongside the Operations Manager and Planner across production operations on the Nursery, understanding the overall production infrastructure, systems and processes - irrigation systems, pumps, logistics & machinery

Building great working relationships with the nursery Production team, setting clear expectations on tasks in daily / weekly briefings

Monitor plant health and troubleshoot/communicate any issues to the Nursery Manager and Planner

Propagating plants from cuttings, bulbs or seeds

Setting down and movement of plant quantities around the greenhouses as necessary

Monitoring growth and health of the plants, and adjusting environmental conditions as necessary

Operating and maintaining nursery and greenhouse equipment

Managing plant inventory and maintaining records of plant growth

Ordering seeds, fertilizers, and other supplies needed for plant growth and maintenance

Applying pesticides and fertilizers, and monitoring pests and diseases

Pruning, weeding, and watering tasks as necessary

Managing waste and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the nursery or greenhouse

Driving Forklifts and other plant machinery as required to ensure operations run smoothly, including loading/unloading lorries

This role requires a sound level of fitness, manual dexterity and a degree of competence with plant and machinery (or willingness to learn!) You will be leading the management of plant logistics around the nursery as well as leading the Propagation & Plugs team - organising and distributing work against the year's planting schedules and ensuring they have the tools and resources required for them to effectively do their roles. Our busiest time of year runs from March to July and outside of these times, our production team are busy in our Nursery growing, nurturing and preparing stock for the following year.

Hours: 7am - 4pm (winter) / 7.30am - 4.30am (summer) - We are a sociable bunch, who sometimes work unsociable hours - you must be able to work flexibly during our busy periods (March - July) including some weekends if required.

Salary & Benefits: Competitive Base Salary, annual bonus, 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays), fully equipped & modern staff canteen, staff games/wellbeing room, free parking

About You...

You will have a curiosity and love for horticulture, be physically fit/enjoy working in an outdoors/greenhouse environment, be a highly organised problem-solver and someone who readily takes the lead & initiative in situations. This is an excellent leadership development opportunity for somebody looking to progress their career in Horticulture/Production into operational management.

Previous plant knowledge, or relevant Horticultural qualification, will be required - specific experience with aquatic plants isn't essential, 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 aquatic plant production facility. We take a pride in our high standards and overall cleanliness and organisation of our nursery production operations.

Personal Attributes

You have high standards of self and others

You inspire and motivate others - 'mucks in' and lead by example

You care - are detail oriented, have a fluency and feel with plant growth/irrigation and like to understand 'how things work'

Completer-finisher - you understand production timescales and see activities through to resolution

Skills & Experience

Team-leadership - some relevant team leadership experience, gained across either professional setting or personal interests, would be advantageous

A relevant qualification/certification in Horticulture is required for this role

Previous experience working in Greenhouses / Landscaping / Production will be beneficial

Competent / willing to drive Forklifts / undertake Counterbalance license

Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a professional setting requiring frequent problem-solving / troubleshooting

The Working Environment - what to expect

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. Summers will be hot/dusty!

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

Annual summer BBQ on-site to celebrate the end of each busy season

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.

About Anglo Aquatic

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,500.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Free parking On-site gym Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/01/2026