Team Leader

The Green House Growers Ltd.; Ely; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A greenhouse operations company in Ely is seeking a Team Leader to manage a small team and oversee key greenhouse activities, ensuring quality and efficiency in operations. The role includes supervising crop harvesting and maintaining hygiene standards, with a competitive salary of £33,000 - £35,000 per year. Weekend work will be required.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Medical cash plan

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Group Life

Retail and leisure discounts

Pension contribution matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience in greenhouse work as a crop worker or harvester is desirable.
• Seeking a next step in the career as a Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers to complete tasks efficiently and on time.
• Lead and motivate the team to meet productivity targets.
• Perform quality checks of crop work and harvested produce.

Skills

Previous FMCG experience

Strong Communication Skills

Good practical IT skills/experience

Ability to motivate and influence teams

Job description

Team Leader

Application Deadline: 30 December 2025

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ely

Reporting To: Labour and Glasshouse Operations Supervisor

Compensation: £33,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

The Team Leader is responsible for managing a small team within the greenhouse and ensuring the smooth operation of key greenhouse activities. This includes overseeing crop harvesting, pruning, de-leafing, and plant training techniques such as twisting and lowering. The role also involves coordinating logistics, maintaining strict hygiene standards, and supervising seasonal tasks like glasshouse cleaning and crop re-planting. The supervisor ensures all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards while supporting team performance and productivity.

Please note, weekend work will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise workers to complete their given task on a daily and weekly basis, efficiently, properly and in a timely manner.
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver productivity targets, such as speed, through praise and recognition and ensure continuous communication with Labour Manager.
• Assist in setting the productivity targets and make suggestions where appropriate.
• Continually monitor workers technique for improvement to maximise productivity. Constructively provide feedback to operatives and demonstrate required techniques if necessary.
• Lead the team by example, maintaining discipline and a good work ethic to deliver excellent outcomes.
• Perform quality checks of crop work and harvested produce and record on the app.
• Ensure employees look after company property such as equipment and uniform.
• Ensure hygiene protocols are always adhered to.
• Ensure health and safety is always adhered to

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous FMCG experience
• Prior greenhouse work as a crop worker or harvester - Desirable
• Seeking next step in career as a Team Leader
• Strong Communication Skills
• Good practical IT skills/experience
• Ability to motivate and influence teams

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Medical cash plan
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Group Life
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Pension contribution matched up to 5%