Work for Meadow Grange

Experienced Lead Grower - Salary Dependent on Experience

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Grower to work closely with the
nursery team. This experienced role will manage all of the growing production
on the nursery – leading the team to produce large quantities of plants for the
current and forthcoming season and manage plugs, plant health & irrigation.
You will set best practice regarding quality and take the initiative to plan
and organise a broad variety of growing activities, including managing
space-utilisation across the nursery. You’ll have overall responsibility for
the growing and care of plants from seed or cutting to finished product on the
nursery, to ensure sowing, plugs, pot and pack plants are monitored, watered
and sprayed as required along with regular checks for pest and disease.

About You:

As the lead growers it will be advantageous that you have PA1 and PA6
licences and good knowledge of bedding plants and herbaceous perennials.

This role is physically demanding and largely hands on, greenhouse based
– you will have a hands-on approach, not just delegating to your team but
helping carry out duties and checks day to day. Being a team player and being
happy to work alongside the other team members is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all parts of the crop are being monitored and cared for
  on a daily basis. There is access to an agronomist if there are questions or
  queries but it is expected you will have a good understanding of plant health
  issues and challenges.
• Manage plant health, including arranging or carrying out spraying and
  watering.
• Work closely with the wider team to plan potting and planting of plugs
  and the growing areas and space for growing on.
• Work with the wider team to ensure plants are meeting the high spec
  for delivery to our customers.
• Maintain inventory and managing stock of necessary supplies
• Implement and enforce safety and health regulations

Skills & Experience:

• Essential: Several years’ experience in a lead grower role or similar
• Essential: Relevant Horticulture experience, including PA1/PA6
  spraying license
• Essential: Forklift and Telehandler experience
• Essential: Planning and scheduling large-scale Horticulture production
  activities

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Contact peter@meadowgrangenursery.co.uk for more information or an informal chat

Vacancy - Drivers Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Drivers Assistant to support our
bulk delivery operations. The ideal candidate will assist with loading,
unloading, and securing loads. Checking paperwork thoroughly before leaving and
during deliveries to ensure a smooth, efficient delivery. All deliveries are to
be carried out in a safe and timely manner. This role offers an excellent
opportunity for individuals with a passion for logistics and customer service
to develop their skills within a dynamic team environment. The position
involves working closely with drivers and the operations team to facilitate
deliveries across various locations in East Kent. Candidates should possess
strong communication skills, and ideally have experience with other delivery
roles.

 

Please note:

 

1) This role includes heavy lifting and is physically demanding.

2) During quieter times when deliveries are not scheduled, you will be
expected to assist with other work at the garden centre or any other part of
the business.

 

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with loading and unloading bulk bags safely and efficiently.
• Support the driver in navigating routes and ensuring timely deliveries.
• Ensure all loads are secure while in transit.
• Help with warehouse organisation, including stock movement and inventory checks.
• Communicate effectively with customers before and during deliveries, providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the vehicle interior and exterior.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures throughout all tasks performed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial driving or as a delivery driver is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with customers and team members.
• Ability to operate within health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and organisational skills are required for success in this role.

This position provides an engaging opportunity for motivated individuals eager to learn, develop and move upwards.

This role is working Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:00) with weekends off.

 Opportunities for overtime can be discussed at interview.

Please contact ollie@meadowgrangenursery.co.uk for further information and to apply