Assistant Nursery Manager

Assistant Growing Manager Herefordshire DOEPassionate about growing and ready to take the next step in your horticulture career?Looking to lead a team and have real impact on a large-scale ornamental nursery?Want to join a business where there''s clear progression into senior management?What''s in it for you?Competitive salary with progression opportunitiesPaid, professional training.Company and industry eventsCompany pensionEmployee discountFree parkingHealth and wellbeing programmeThe RoleThis is your chance to step into a key role at one of the UK''s largest ornamental nurseries. Based at their main site, of over 50 acres, you''ll lead a team of 6, each responsible for their own area of the nursery.Day to day, you''ll be responsible for:Running daily meetings and allocating tasks across the growing teamOverseeing irrigation, spacing, feeding, and pest and disease controlSupporting crop walking and monitoring, identifying issues early and acting fastManaging rotas, weekend cover, and providing holiday cover when neededEnsuring effective biological and chemical crop protection programmesKeeping the site in top condition - tidy beds, clear roadways, and well-maintained equipmentDeveloping and supporting apprentices and crop technicians to grow their skills.Working closely with operations and technical colleagues to deliver ready plants on time and to spec.You''ll work alongside an experienced Growing Manager and Assistant Technical Manager, with plenty of autonomy to lead ..... full job details .....