Horticultural Supervisor

We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! At Hillier Nurseries we are currently looking for a Horticultural Supervisor to come and join our team based in Ampfield. The successful candidate will join us on a full time, permanent basis and will receive a competitive salary depending on experience

Hillier Nurseries has a family tradition of horticultural passion and expertise spanning more than 150 years. A career at Hillier means an opportunity to work for one of the UK’s leading growers of plants and trees, with 12 Hillier garden centres in the South of England. Supporting growth is in our nature – we grow thousands of plant varieties every year. We also have a culture of high achievement. With 71 consecutive gold medals, we are the Chelsea Flower Show record holder.

About the role

Hillier Nurseries Landscape Cash and Carry supply containerised plants to the trade industry, we are currently recruiting for a Nursery Supervisor to join the team. Based at our Nursery off Jermyns Lane in Ampfield.

As our Horticultural Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

- Managing the plant husbandry priorities on the nursery.

- Ensuring correct quality standards for the lifting and preparing of plants/trees for customer orders.

- Ensure excellent customer service is delivered by all the team.

- Prioritise and action day to day tasks

What we’re looking for in our Horticultural Supervisor

- Experience in containerised production horticulture.

- Experience in leading a small team.

- Self-motivation and drive.

- Possess a proactive personality in a demanding environment.

- Prepared to work outside in all weather conditions.

- Fork Lift Truck, Tractor driving and spraying experience would be an advantage however training will be provided.

- The work involves heavy lifting and can be physically demanding.

Horticultural Supervisor – Working Hours

This role is for 39 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 7:30 – 16:00, Friday 7:30 – 15:00.

In return as our Horticultural Supervisor we can offer you…

Benefits include: 23 days holiday, employee discount scheme and company pension after a 3 month probationary period. Membership to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, free parking and a salary between £18,000 - £20,000 dependant on experience.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you’d like to join our team as our new Horticultural Supervisor then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!