Nursery Supervisor/ Horticulturist

Role overview

Production and plant care

• Guide production staff in routine horticultural and plant-production practices.
• Apply plant physiology, soil science, and plant nutrition knowledge to optimize plant growth.
• Advise on planting media and ensure approved recipes and standards are followed.
• Monitor plant growth and quality, maintain records, and oversee outdoor plant-stock health.

Training and chemical management

• Conduct practical demonstrations and workshops on pruning, plant care, pest management, fertilization, and sustainable cultivation.
• Train staff in safe pesticide and herbicide use, chemical handling, and storage.
• Recommend fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other compounds for plant development.

Fertilization and inventory

• Oversee fertilization processes and evaluate fertilizer programs across plant stock.
• Maintain nutrition, fertilizer, and treatment records.
• Forecast seasonal nursery supplies, monitor stock, advise on plant procurement, and build supplier relationships.

Operations and safety

• Improve work processes, support new horticultural technologies, and collaborate with the Production Manager on targets.
• Promote sustainable practices and maintain safe, compliant, clean, and organized production areas.
• Maintain daily records and support additional operational activities as assigned.

Experience and qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of horticulture or nursery production experience.
• Strong knowledge of plant care, plant health, pruning, fertilization, soil science, pest management, and sustainable horticulture.
• Knowledge of pesticide and herbicide application, handling, and storage procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent English communication, presentation, training, and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.

Work location

• Work location is in person.