Plant Growing Propagation Supervisor

Tennial Personnel are recruiting for a Plant Growing Propagation Supervisor to work in a plant production nursery and arboretum in Campsea Ashe, near Woodbridge. The company is seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Growing Propagation Supervisor to join their team. They grow one of the largest ranges of hardy nursery stock plants in the country and are the curators of an extensive botanic collection. They also hold the Plant Heritage National Santolina Collection. Being passionate about plants, they cater for the exclusive and discerning customer and extend their sales over the whole of the UK. They are developing an innovative range of associated products and services to support the expanding interest in environmental issues. They are not wholesale producers, preferring to concentrate on growing small numbers of a large range of rare and unusual plants. The range starts from propagation through to specimen plants in up to 1000 litre containers. Their commitment to growing genuine English grown and English provenance native trees & hedging is well known. Hours of work Monday to Friday 7.30 – 5.00 (earlier finish in winter hours). Weekends on a rota basis during April – October. The Post As an experienced and skilled Plant person your responsibilities will include: Supporting the Nursery Manager and supervise and be responsible for the propagation side of our plant production work. Managing a small team to collect and store propagation material. Use a variety of methods (seed, graft, cutting etc) to raise the plants to ready for sale size Ensure the propagation programme is followed and correct records are maintained Ensure correct aftercare is carried out. This ranges from weeding, irrigation, pest & disease control Contribute as required to working in other areas of the nursery e.g. onward growing The role is very hands on and requires you to lead from the front to ensure your team are coached and mentored to produce quality plants. Skills and Experience You will need to have an enthusiasm for wide range of plants and possess a comprehensive knowledge of a range of genus. You will also be willing to increase that knowledge, including being comfortable learning plant names. This is not an entry level post so you will need to be skilled and experienced in plant care, propagation and maintenance tasks. As this is a supervisory post you will have proven supervisory skills and be able to demonstrate experience in leading a team, have good management and interpersonal skills, be motivated and a motivator, be a good team player, work efficiently and in an organised manner. You will need to be physically fit. You must be prepared to work outside in a range of weather conditions PA1 & PA6 certificates desirable Horticulture or land-based qualification gained in farming, forestry, agriculture desirable An understanding of IT systems and the ability to input, analyse and utilise information relating to Nursery plant stock desirable The company would like you to share their interest in environmental issues and understand how their business supports the expanding interest in green matters. Whilst keeping quality in mind, the company need you to understand this is a commercial business where you need to work efficiently. You will need to work tidily and be well organised. Tasks will be set and agreed but the company would like a relationship where you can contribute your own ideas and be happy to work on your own initiative They like a happy working environment so we ask that you are a good team player and are willing to be flexible to assist colleagues. You will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills The clients are very important to them and we ask that in your dealings with them you are professional and courteous. Benefits of Plant Growing Propagation Supervisor The salary is attractive and negotiable dependent upon skills and experience. They offer progressive increases and the potential to increase remuneration and earn bonuses dependent upon performance. This is an exciting opportunity to extend your existing plant knowledge whilst delivering the best service. Opportunities for promotion and progression Working within in a varied, fun, challenging and stimulating environment Job satisfaction from working with seasonal variety Staff discount and free plant & design advice Free parking. The nursery is set in beautiful Suffolk countryside Salary is dependant on experience and is negotiable. Please don't apply if you don't have the relevant experience. To apply, please send an up to date CV to (url removed) Keywords Plant Growing Propagation Supervisor plant growing supervisor propagation supervisor