Horticultural Supervisor

PHS Group plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural services provider in the UK is seeking a Horticultural Supervisor in the North-West region. In this full-time, permanent role, you will manage operations, support team development, and maintain high standards for plant displays and customer satisfaction. The position offers a salary of £27,000 to £30,000 along with various benefits including holiday buying options, career progression opportunities, and health services. Join us and grow your career in a passionate team dedicated to horticulture.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Access to ILM certified courses

Virtual GP access for you and your family

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean, full manual driving license.
• Experience in the horticulture industry is beneficial.
• Understand safety and legal compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage training and development of staff.
• Assist in planting and maintenance of customer displays.
• Oversee projects and conduct site audits.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Horticulture knowledge

Strong communication

Data management

Education

IPAF or Lantra certification

Job description

Garden and Plant Care Experts – come and grow with us!

Horticultural Supervisor

North-West region – Southern Greater Manchester / Warrington / Macclesfield area

Salary £27,000-£30,000

Full Time, Permanent Position (full driving licence is required)

Supervisory experience with a love of plants, gardening, and horticulture? Want a career you will really enjoy? If plant care or botany through regular planning and maintenance of floral and plant displays are your passion, this is the role for you.

A wonderful opportunity awaits you at phs Greenleaf, our award‑winning company dedicated to creating and maintaining exceptional and attractive plant and flower displays. We’re looking for the right person to join our team in the north‑west as a Horticultural Supervisor. This is your chance for personal and professional growth in an established and growing company, in a role you’ll love.

As Supervisor, you will support in the management of operations and be responsible for the effective management of labour, productivity, quality control and safety measures. It’s hands‑on, where you’ll attend sites and assist with installations, quality checks and site surveys, whilst guiding your teams in best practice and ensuring customer satisfaction. At times you may be required to assist in allocating work, routing and depot administration, interviewing, training and career management of your teams in line with company policies.

In return for your expertise, you will benefit from:

• Salary of £27,000/£30,000 (Based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
• Holiday buy and sell scheme after 6 months of service
• Career progression opportunities
• Great discounts with major retailers, supermarkets and more with phs Perks
• 24 hour personal welfare helpline, pension and more…
• Looking for career development? You will also have access to ILM certified courses.
• Access to Virtual GP for you and your family

Your role as Horticultural Supervisor at phs Greenleaf:

• You will be responsible for the training and development of staff.
• Assisting in the planting and maintenance of our customers displays and horticultural needs.
• You will have ownership of projects and site audits.
• You will take the lead communicating with our customer base and resolving queries.
• You are supplied with the tools and equipment you’ll need to provide the best quality service to our customers.

What will you need to be a Horticultural Supervisor at phs Greenleaf?

• Your expertise will be vital in communicating job expectations, planning and monitoring of work.
• Your knowledge and skills will be utilised to manage data across various systems and compiled reports.
• You will be raising purchase orders and dealing with our supply chain.
• You must hold a clean, full manual driving licence (or with less than 6 points)
• Able to meet the requirements of an enhanced DBS check
• Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.
• As this is a physically demanding job you will be required to lift and carry on a daily basis.
• Experience within the horticulture industry or as a supervisor/team leader will be beneficial.
• Preferred qualifications are IPAF and/or Lantra.

If you have supervisory experience and love gardening, plants, botany, flowers and garden‑related tasks, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.

To ensure that you feel at ease throughout this process and your time with phs Group, we offer a fully diverse and inclusive culture to help you reach your full potential.