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Grower Nursery Unit Manager

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Lancashire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
26 May 2019

Job Details



Our client is a progressive nursery business specialising in the propagation and production of vegetables, herbs and strawberry plants for both the garden centre and the professional growing market.

Due to continued growth they are now looking to strengthen their Management team. They require an experienced person who enjoys a challenge and is looking for career progression.

The position and responsibilities will be tailored to suit the skill set and growing experience of the successful candidate but the emphasis will be on growing and man-managing duties. In addition there will be some office/admin tasks so being computer literate is necessary. They have 2 sites approximately 20 acres with 6-12 staff.

Ideally the successful candidate should have formal qualifications in horticulture, ideally commercial horticulture along with PA1 & 6 spray certificates, forklift and first aid. These are not essential and training can be give. The salary will be negotiable and depending on the experience you have.

Working hours vary a bit depending on time of year, the average is around 45/47 hrs per week and low season 39 hrs. Some weekend work expected during peak season.

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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