Job Description

Site Supervisor - Join Our Passionate Horticulture Team!

Work Location:

Binsted Nursery (West Sussex).

Job Type:

This position is permanent, and full time, working a minimum of 39 hours per week.

Salary Range:

from 29,750.76 to 35,124.96 (plus overtime) paid hourly or salary, depending on experience and ability.
Relocation support would be considered
Company pension Life assurance On-site parking

Responsible to:

Production Operations Manager

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Closing date:

Wednesday 31st of December 2025. Interview to take place early January

Do you have a passion for plant growing and a desire to work with a motivated team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic

Site Supervisor

to support the site by giving supervision and oversight to the whole site on a day to day basis, ensuring not only are the plants efficiently produced but the staff are supported and sufficiently trained to carry out tasks safely. Supported by the line manager and guided by departmental managers operational needs of cultural, technical or despatch. This is an exciting opportunity for a well organised leader.

What You'll Do:

As the Site Supervisor, you'll be responsible for:

Site Mastery:

Supervise all aspects at the site including people, crops, buildings, infrastructure and services. Learn quickly and so adapt to new plants, crops, tasks and situations.

Team Management:

Using initiative and intelligence to get jobs done properly, showing leadership and communication skills when working with others, being able to motivate other staff when leading teams.

Health & Safety:

Ensure compliance with health and safety standards while working closely with your team to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.

Administrative Tasks:

Computer literate including: Email, Excel, Word etc.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in commercial plant propagation
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
A keen eye for detail and accuracy in record-keeping
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Leadership: the ability to direct others effectively to achieve goals.

IT: Use of Excel spreadsheets and PIVOT tables, in addition to use of other Microsoft Office programmes, using horticultural production software (e.g. Passfield), understanding of despatch systems, Grower Interface.

Full UK Driving Licence, and access to own vehicle.

Knowledge and ability to propagate and grow a wide range of plants is desirable.

Forklift, counterbalance, PA1 and PA6 certification are desirable.

Why Join Us?

Professional Development:

On the job training and opportunities for career progression.

Collaborative Team:

Work alongside a dedicated, knowledgeable team in a dynamic, forward-thinking company.

A Thriving Environment:

Help us produce 3.3 million pots annually across 8 hectares of nursery space, producing plants loved by many.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're passionate about plants and to contribute to the growth of a successful business, we want to hear from you!

Apply now on https://www.tristramplants.co.uk/jobs/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,750.76-35,124.96 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person