Horticultural Team Leader
16 days ago
Harrogate
Horticultural Team Leader | Harrogate Salary: DOE Hours: Full-time, Alternate Weekends We're working with a garden centre group that is looking for a Horticultural Team Leader to run their recently acquired site in Knaresborough. If you're a supervisor ready to take your next step, this is a great opportunity to learn and grow with one of the UK's leading businesses that values progression. About the Business This well-established and successful garden centre group is known for delivering exceptional customer service and offering a high-quality range of plants and gardening products. With continued investment and growth, they provide a supportive environment where both customers and employees can thrive. The Site This is a recently acquired site in Knaresborough. What used to be a nursery is now a quaint destination site with a thriving plant area. This opportunity offers the unique chance to grow alongside the site and be a part of it's development. Benefits • Staff discounts across the Garden Centre, Restaurant, and Leisure Park, • On-site parking, • Opportunities for training, development, and career progression within a growing business, • The chance to join a passionate and knowledgeable team Key Responsibilities of the Plant Area Manager • Ordering and managing plant stock to ensure strong seasonal availability, • Maintaining high standards of plant quality and customer service, • Leading, motivating, and developing the plant team, • Prioritising daily tasks to ensure smooth operation, • Maximising sales and profitability, • Reducing wastage and managing plant reductions effectively, • Monitoring KPIs, including sales, waste, and stock loss, • Supporting the Garden Centre Manager with wider site operations, • Acting as a key holder, • Compliance with health & safety procedures, • Managing training and performance within the team About You • Previous experience within garden retail or similar is required, • Horticultural knowledge is desired, • Experience managing or supervising, • A strong understanding of sales and stock management, • Communication and organisational skills What's Next? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, contact for a confidential chat. JBRP1_UKTJ