Site Supervisor Binsted Nursery

Tristram Plants; Binsted; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company in Binsted is seeking a Site Supervisor to manage daily operations at the nursery. The role involves supervising plant production, ensuring health and safety compliance, and leading a motivated team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for horticulture, strong leadership skills, and experience in plant propagation. Opportunities for professional development and career progression are available. Apply today to join a dynamic team and contribute to producing millions of plants annually.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

On-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial plant propagation.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects at the site including people, crops, buildings, infrastructure and services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Motivate and lead team members effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Experience in commercial plant propagation

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Horticultural production software (e.g., Passfield)

Job description

Join Our Propagation Team!

Site Supervisor – Join Our Passionate Horticulture Team

Work Location: Binsted Nursery (West Sussex)
Job Type: permanent, full time, working a minimum of 39 hours per week
Salary Range: from £29,750.76 to £35,124.96 (plus overtime) paid hourly (or salary, depending on experience and ability)
Relocation support would be considered
Company pension
Life assurance
On-site parking

Responsible to: Production Operations Manager

Closing date: Wednesday 31st of December 2025. Interview to take place early January

Do you have a passion for plant growing and a desire to work with a motivated team in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Site Supervisor to support the site by giving supervision and oversight to the whole site on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring not only are the plants efficiently produced but the staff are supported and sufficiently trained to carry out tasks safely. Supported by the line manager and guided by departmental managers operational needs of cultural, technical or despatch. This is an exciting opportunity for a well‑organised leader.

What You’ll Do:

• Site Mastery: Supervise all aspects at the site including people, crops, buildings, infrastructure and services. Learn quickly and adapt to new plants, crops, tasks and situations.
• Team Management: Using initiative and intelligence to get jobs done properly, showing leadership and communication skills when working with others, being able to motivate other staff when leading teams.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety standards while working closely with your team to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
• Administrative Tasks: Computer literate including: Email, Excel, Word etc.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in commercial plant propagation
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy in record‑keeping
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Leadership: the ability to direct others effectively to achieve goals.
• IT: Use of Excel spreadsheets and PIVOT tables, in addition to use of other Microsoft Office programmes, using horticultural production software (e.g. Passfield), understanding of despatch systems, Grower Interface.
• Full UK Driving Licence, and access to own vehicle.
• Knowledge and ability to propagate and grow a wide range of plants is desirable.
• Forklift, counterbalance, PA1 and PA6 certification are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: On the job training and opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a dedicated, knowledgeable team in a dynamic, forward‑thinking company.
• A Thriving Environment: Help us produce 3.3 million pots annually across 8 hectares of nursery space, producing plants loved by many.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re passionate about plants and to contribute to the growth of a successful business, we want to hear from you!

Apply now on https://www.tristramplants.co.uk/jobs/ or ask for an application form (Mainoffice)

We look forward to seeing how you can help us cultivate success!