Plant Nursery Operations Manager

Plant Nursery Operations Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our organisation for a Nursery Operations Manager to oversee the running of The Otter Nursery, which has 18 staff, growing areas, retail and trade customer and 2 on websites for online sales.

The ideal candidate will have similar experience in a managerial role within the Horticultural Industry and familiar with the retailing environment. This is a full\-time , on site role (Monday to Friday) from 7\.30am – 4pm.

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee the day\-day running of The Otter Nursery

· Planning work rosters to ensure all tasks are performance safely and effectively

· Responsible for overseeing the management of the staff

· Effective management of the yard \- including all vehicles and lorries

· Hold Weekly Meetings

· Focus on Increasing Profits

· Liaise with key staff members within the organisation to ensure relevant information is made available to inform the strategic decision\-making process

· Work closely with the existing buying and marketing functions

· Maintenance of Nursery infra structure and Assets

Required Skills needed for the role:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Garden Nursery Manager

· Good Communication Skills

· Good Organisational Skills

· Full Clean Drivers Licence

· Sound Plant and Landscaping knowledge

· Experience in leading and managing a team – currently

· Ability to problem solve and provide solutions where necessary

· Good Computer Skills

This role will report directly to the Nursery Directors Abi \& Steve Evans.

Job Types: Full\-time, Contract, Permanent

Why work for KLG?

Established for over 30 years and a leading business in field, based across two sites we have over 85 staff, many of whom have worked for us for 20 years. We have many accreditations and have been winners of BALI and APL awards for our work. Excellent opportunities for progression and development, additional training paid at the company’s expense.

Benefits and Perks

Workplace pensions scheme

Benenden Healthcare cover

Birthday vouchers and Christmas gift

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social events including a yearly event for staff and family

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Ottershaw KT16 0HT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Pay: £40,000\.00\-£50,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Store discount

• Garden Centre Management: 2 years (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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