Join the Team at YouGarden!
Thank You for your interest in working with us. We currently have the following vacancies
We firmly believe that gardening really is for everyone however big or small your plot. As a team of keen gardeners ourselves, with over 100 years' horticultural experience between us, we are totally committed to making sure you receive great quality products, supported by the service you deserve, delivered 'nursery fresh' in a timely way and all at great value for money!
The Role
As a Packhouse Supervisor, you'll be:
- Responsible for managing a small team of experienced and professional staff
- Dedicated to providing a first-class service to our customers
- Meeting strict deadlines and reducing costs
- Coordinating activities within areas under your responsibility
- Adaptable and flexible in your approach.
- Completing daily reports relating to production and performance
- Learning and enforcing all product specs and safety protocols (including COVID-related procedures) in the packhouse
- Assisting with completions of all forms (disciplinary action, incident forms etc).
The role will operate across a number of shifts with weekend working during our peak season
What we'd like from you
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Team player.
- Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Reliable.
- Self-motivated.
- A willingness to learn.
Must Haves:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience of operating in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience of working within a fast paced, highly pressurised warehouse and distribution environment.
- A qualification and/or knowledge of LEAN management techniques.
- Good IT systems knowledge and skills including word and excel.
Salary
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year depending on experience.To apply for this position, please email apply@yougarden.com along with your full CV and covering letter.
The Role
As our Grower, you'll be:
- Maintaining correct moisture levels of the crops.
- Crop trimming and spacing as required.
- Mixing / applying feeds and checking nutrient levels.
- Maintaining Glasshouse environments, including daily maintaining checks on all relevant machinery and systems.
- Monitoring of P&D in your area.
- Maintaining chemical and fertiliser inventories.
- Applying Biological controls.
- Irrigation system maintenance.
- Carrying out all other plant husbandry work.
What we'd like from you
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Team player.
- Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Reliable.
- Self-motivated.
- A willingness to learn.
Must haves:
- Full driving Licence.
- Commercial horticultural experience.
- Technical knowledge of growing principles.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Be familiar with Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Chemical application, PA1 and PA6 certificates would be an advantage, however training may be available.
Salary
Full Time: 40 hrs per week / Salary £25k+ - based on experience.
We can offer excellent career and development opportunities to the right applicants.
We offer 20 days annual leave, free parking and excellent staff discount.
To apply for this position, please email apply@yougarden.com along with your full CV and covering letter.
