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Nursery Production Manager

£30k - £35.5k per annum

Help Shape the Future of a Growing Plant Production Operation

We're delighted to be partnering with a highly successful, family-owned horticultural business to recruit a Nursery Production Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated people leader with a background in production, manufacturing, logistics, operations, or warehouse management to join a thriving organisation with a genuine passion for quality and continuous improvement.

You don't need to be a horticultural expert to succeed in this role. What matters most is your ability to lead teams, organise production efficiently, manage resources effectively, and drive high standards in a fast-paced environment.

If you're a strong communicator who enjoys problem-solving, motivating people, and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Why Join?

Monday to Friday working pattern

Join a successful and growing family-owned business

Lead a key production function with real responsibility

Work across multiple sites with a varied and engaging workload

Supportive leadership team and genuine career development opportunities

Be part of a business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation

Excellent employee benefits package

The Opportunity

Our client grows over one million plants each year and has invested significantly in modern production facilities, including mechanised production lines and specialist growing infrastructure.

As Nursery Production Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring production runs efficiently, resources are effectively managed, and plants are delivered to the highest standards.

Working closely with the Nursery Operations Manager, you'll turn seasonal production plans into day-to-day action, coordinating people, machinery, stock, and logistics to ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

This is a highly visible role with responsibility for production planning, team leadership, stock management, logistics, and continuous improvement across multiple nursery sites.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

Strong leadership and people management experience

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Experience managing production processes or operational workflows

Confidence leading and motivating teams

Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Good IT skills and administrative capability

A proactive and adaptable approach to work

Experience in horticulture would be very beneficial but is not essential. Full training on the growing operation can be provided for candidates with the right operational management experience.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,500 per annum

Plus a fantastic benefits package including:

Generous staff discount scheme with increasing discounts based on length of service

Annual Christmas bonus

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family

Retail discount platform offering savings with major UK brands

Workplace pension

Free parking

Uniform allowance/provision


Apply Today

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business where you'll have the chance to make a real impact, lead a dedicated team, and contribute to the continued success of a highly respected nursery operation.

Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on View phone number on morepeople.co.uk, email View email address on morepeople.co.uk 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.

Vacancy posted a month ago
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