- Professional
- Office in Ely
The Team Leader is responsible for managing a small team within the greenhouse and ensuring the smooth operation of key greenhouse activities. This includes overseeing crop harvesting, pruning, de-leafing, and plant training techniques such as twisting and lowering. The role also involves coordinating logistics, maintaining strict hygiene standards, and supervising seasonal tasks like glasshouse cleaning and crop re-planting. The supervisor ensures all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards while supporting team performance and productivity.
Please note, weekend work will be required.
Please note, weekend work will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise workers to complete their given task on a daily and weekly basis, efficiently, properly and in a timely manner.
- Lead and motivate the team to deliver productivity targets, such as speed, through praise and recognition and ensure continuous communication with Labour Manager.
- Assist in setting the productivity targets and make suggestions where appropriate.
- Continually monitor workers technique for improvement to maximise productivity. Constructively provide feedback to operatives and demonstrate required techniques if necessary.
- Lead the team by example, maintaining discipline and a good work ethic to deliver excellent outcomes.
- Perform quality checks of crop work and harvested produce and record on the app.
- Ensure employees look after company property such as equipment and uniform.
- Ensure hygiene protocols are always adhered to.
- Ensure health and safety is always adhered to
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous FMCG experience
- Prior greenhouse work as a crop worker or harvester - Desirable
- Seeking next step in career as a Team Leader
- Strong Communication Skills
- Good practical IT skills/experience
- Ability to motivate and influence teams
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Medical cash plan
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
- Group Life
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Pension contribution matched up to 5%
