Nursery Horticulture Tradesperson for Leading Hand Role

Nursery growing Leading Hand. Looking for candidate with experiencing in Leading and Supervising.

Boutique Size nursery specialising in Indoor/ Shade grown and Foliage Plants.

Permanent role with flexible working hours, full time.

Development & further training opportunities available.

Organised and systemised workplace, looking for like-minded candidate.

Location is Londonderry, NSW 2753

OUR COMPANY

We have been established for over 30 years in the Horticulture industry.

We specialise in indoor plants and garden displays for an extensive list of corporate, high profile companies and commercial clients.

We grow plants mainly for our own business use. We pride ourselves on high-quality plants and sustainable practices.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will manage the plant growing with a small & productive team, and will be involved in the organising & carrying out of maintenance, plant care & growing side of our nursery.

THE ROLE

Work with and further improve existing production plans

Supervise and manage plant propagation

Facilitate growing progression

Pest and Disease Identification and controls

Order materials

Manage irrigation levels, repairs and changes

Communication & collaboration is an important part of this role

Uphold our WH&S standards

Quality assurance

Manage and delegate nursery staff (up to 6)

Work along side & report to Business Operations Manager & other departments

Preparation of stock for display at client sites (largely for our own use)

Liaise with other managers

Use of maintenance software to log progress, iOs & Windows

Handle small amount of sales enquiries and customers

Assist with other company functions from time to time

REQUIREMENTS

Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor in Horticulture

Experience working in a wholesale nursery (extensive experience may replace certificate)

Chemcert qualification or similar

Computer literate, especially Windows, iOs and email

May suit newly qualified candidate in Nursery/ Horticulture seeking to step up

Own transport to and from Nursery site is necessary (public transport is limited)