Horticultural Operations Lead

Looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established and growing wholesale horticultural business seeking a Horticultural Operations Lead to take ownership of a key department that sits at the heart of the operation.

This is a unique opportunity that combines sales, nursery operations, logistics, stock management, plant quality, and team leadership. It's perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants the chance to make a visible impact on a successful business.

Whether you're currently working in nursery production, wholesale horticulture, plant area management, or a commercial growing environment, this role offers an exciting step forward with real responsibility and long-term career potential.

Why Apply?

• Varied role combining sales, operations, production, and logistics
• Join a successful and growing horticultural business
• Opportunity to lead a team and influence the direction of the department
• Work with a wide range of plants, customers, and industry professionals

The Opportunity

As Horticultural Operations Lead, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the wholesale operation, ensuring customers receive outstanding service while maintaining the highest standards of plant quality and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take responsibility for everything from customer sales and stock management through to production planning, transport coordination, and nursery presentation.

You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, drivers, and nursery teams to ensure products are grown, maintained, sold, and delivered to the highest possible standards.

About You

We're looking for a practical, commercially minded horticultural professional who enjoys balancing customer interaction with operational responsibility.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within wholesale horticulture, nursery production, or commercial growing
• Strong plant knowledge and a genuine passion for horticulture
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Excellent customer service and sales skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Experience coordinating stock, logistics, or operational activities
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach to work

Desirable

• Horticultural qualifications
• Forklift licence
• PA1 and PA6 certificates
• Experience in transport or dispatch coordination

What Success Looks Like

You'll be someone who takes pride in running an organised, efficient operation where:

• Customers receive exceptional service
• Plants are presented to the highest standards
• Orders are dispatched accurately and on time
• Teams feel motivated and supported
• Waste is minimised and profitability is maximised

Package

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Full-time permanent position

Apply Now

If you're looking for a role that combines horticulture, operations, leadership, logistics, and customer engagement, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful wholesale business and play a key role in its continued growth.

Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.