Glasshouse Section Manager – Grow With Us! 🌷
Location: Poplar Farm, Old Fen Dyke, Sutton St. James PE12 0HE
Salary: £32,800 – £33,900 (based on experience) + paid overtime + great benefits
Contract: Permanent | 5 in 7 rota (average 40 hours per week)
Start date: We’re ready when you are!
Love flowers? Love leading a team? Ready to step into something fresh?
Join our fast-growing, seasonal flower business as Glasshouse Section Manager and play a key role in bringing our stunning tulips to life 🌷
At the heart of our glasshouse operation, you’ll lead a team of operatives harvesting top-quality tulips and other blooms using innovative technology – all while creating a positive, safety-first working culture. It’s a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where your ideas, leadership and energy really matter.
🌟 What’s in it for you?
* 💷 Competitive salary: £32,800 – £33,900 (monthly paid)
* ⏱️ Overtime paid at a 25% premium after 40 hours
* 🏥 Private BUPA medical insurance
* 🌴 30 days holiday, increasing to 33 with each full year you work with us
* 💡 The chance to lead within a unique glasshouse environment, working with market-leading machinery (Bench System, Furora)
* 📈 Opportunities to grow your career in a thriving business with an ambitious future
* 🤝 Work with a team that values support, collaboration and fresh thinking
🚜 What you’ll be doing:
* Leading and coaching a team of harvest operatives to achieve high performance and great team spirit
* Ensuring we deliver beautiful blooms that meet the highest customer quality standards
* Operating and overseeing state-of-the-art equipment like the Bench System and Furora harvesting machinery
* Driving a proactive health & safety culture across your section
* Monitoring performance and continuously improving efficiency, standards, and output
* Keeping the glasshouse environment running smoothly – from pest spotting to top-tier tidiness!
🌱 What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience leading teams in an operational, horticultural, or production setting
* Confident in training, coaching and motivating others
* A passion for doing things the right way – especially when it comes to health & safety and quality
* Hands-on attitude – you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed
* Bonus points if you’ve worked with tulips or horticulture before (but not essential – we’ll show you the ropes)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that’s all about growth – not just of flowers, but of people and potential. So if you’re ready to lead with energy, inspire your team, and make a real impact…
👉 Apply now and let your leadership bloom!