Crop Protection Supervisor
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Location:
West Sussex
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Sector:
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Salary:
Negotiable
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Contact:
Emily Wood
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Job ref:
EW19125
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Published:
15 days ago
Crop Protection Supervisor
📍 Location: West Sussex
⏰ Full-time, 39+ hours per week (includes overtime and occasional weekend rota)
Do you have a green thumb and a knack for keeping plants thriving? Our client, part of a larger group of nurseries, grow over 3 million pots annually for garden centres and retailers across the UK-and they're on the lookout for a Crop Protection Supervisor to join the team.
What you'll do:
- Take the lead on crop protection activities across all sites.
- Plan, monitor, and oversee the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies.
- Work closely with stock control, production, and despatch teams to keep everything running smoothly.
- Help develop a flexible, capable team with strong cover for absences.
- Collaborate with other nurseries in the group when needed.
You'll play a vital role in safeguarding the health and quality of our crops while keeping things efficient and well-coordinated.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in horticulture (PA1 and PA6 are must-haves).
- Top-notch numeracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
- Leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility for out-of-hours work and weekend duties.
Why join us?
- Be part of a thriving, well-established nursery.
- Work in a supportive environment where your skills will make a real impact.
- Enjoy a varied, hands-on role with plenty of growth opportunities.
Sound like your kind of challenge? Get in touch and let's grow together! 🌿