Current Full-Time Opportunities in Horticulture
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Rochfords
Team Leader
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Joseph Rochford Gardens Ltd is a long-established, family-run wholesale nursery supplying high-quality plants to the UK trade. With a strong focus on plant health, quality, and professional growing standards, Rochfords operates across multiple nursery sites and is committed to robust assurance schemes, continuous improvement, and sustainable production. Our success is built on skilled people, teamwork, and a shared pride in growing plants properly.Joseph Rochford Gardens Ltd is a long-established, family-run wholesale nursery supplying high-quality plants to the UK trade. With a strong focus on plant health, quality, and professional growing standards, Rochfords operates across multiple nursery sites and is committed to robust assurance schemes, continuous improvement, and sustainable production. Our success is built on skilled people, teamwork, and a shared pride in growing plants properly.
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Leading and motivating a team to meet daily and seasonal nursery targets
Hands-on involvement in crop maintenance, including monitoring plant health, quality and irrigation
Supporting plant health and company assurance schemes
Stock movements, order picking, loading and unloading
Ensuring accurate stock recording using both computerised and manual systems
Maintaining high standards of health & safety and supporting risk assessments
Working collaboratively with managers, colleagues and the sales team
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You will have practical horticultural experience within a nursery or growing environment, confidence in leading and supporting others, and a strong eye for plant quality and detail.
You will be organised, communicative, and comfortable working hands-on alongside your team in a fast-paced setting.
An understanding of plant health, integrated crop management, and safe use of plant protection products is essential.
A willingness to develop, engage in training, and take responsibility for your own professional growth is expected.
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Location: Hertford, SG14 2PB
Working Hours: 8am to 16:30 Monday to Friday - being a Team Leader, some overtime (rostered + crop specific) will be expected (plants don't take the weekend off).
Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 DOE
How to Apply: Please email guy@rochfords.net for further information and application forms. Mention the YPHA when applying!
Van Den Berk
Nursery Assistant
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Tandee & Van den Berk is an exciting new venture formed by two well-established nurseries, offering everything from bedding plants to semi-mature trees. Our mission is to provide high-quality plants to both the horticultural trade and private clients.
Both Tandee and Van den Berk have strong family roots, and we aim to maintain this ethos by fostering a close-knit, supportive team environment. -
We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our team. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that involves a variety of tasks across the nursery. If you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a collaborative team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Carry out a range of nursery tasks, including potting, setting out, and moving plants between sections.
Nurture and maintain plant stock to ensure quality and health.
Load and unload lorries using a telehandler and assist with packing orders for dispatch.
Ensure plants are correctly labelled and in excellent condition before leaving the site.
Work independently when required, while contributing to a positive team dynamic.
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Previous horticultural experience is desirable but not essential - we value a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
Ability to handle physical tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
A valid driving license is essential.
An interest in plants and horticulture is highly beneficial.
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Location: Barnwell (PE8 5RH)
Salary: DOE
How to Apply: Please email your application through to p.kennett@vdberk.co.uk - mention the YPHA Website!
Selecta One
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ItSelecta-One UK is part of the Selecta Group. The Selecta Group is a leading global breeder, grower and marketer of innovative ornamental plants and crops. Our breeding activities comprise bedding and balcony plants, houseplants, perennials and cut flowers. With our production sites and sales companies in Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, we serve all relevant markets worldwide. For our company in the UK and Ireland, we are currently looking for a Technical Sales Representative for the UK & Ireland
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Responsibility for sales of Selecta bedding, balcony & Perennial products in a designated geographical area.
Promoting and introducing new varieties and concepts to customers.
Delivering area sales targets.
Developing and organising after sales services for the clients, including regular visits and technical assistance to growers. • Interaction with the customer service team to ensure customers requirements are met.
Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge.
Represent the company at UK & European trade events when required + attend product training.
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Successfully completed studies or vocational training as a horticulture specialist or a comparable qualification.
Work experience in sales is essential – preferably in the horticulture industry. Previous growing / nursery experience would be ideal.
High self-responsibility and passion to travel.
Competent with Microsoft Office especially Excel & Outlook.
Structured approach to work, pragmatic thinking, and communicative manner.
Resilient, with effective communication and relationship-building skills
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Location: UK - remote with travel
Salary: DOE
How to Apply: Please email your application to Stuart Wassell (click here) and mention YPHA Website.
Technical Sales Representative
Boningale
Sales Advisor
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Boningale Nurseries is a leading supplier of hardy nursery stock to the commercial landscaping sector. Following recent growth and company restructure, we are looking to strengthen our sales team.
Based at our main nursery in Albrighton near Wolverhampton, this role reports to the Head of Commercial Sales and includes regional travel to visit key accounts when necessary. The role requires the successful candidate to manage customer accounts, nurture customer relationships on a daily basis whilst also tendering, pricing, tracking opportunities and conducting regular follow ups.
We’re seeking a driven, self-motivated individual with strong plant knowledge and experience of the commercial landscaping industry coupled with good communication and negotiations skills which are essential.
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Collaborate with the wider sales team to price incoming enquiries and manage customer accounts professionally.
Schedule and conduct regular follow-ups with customers regarding outstanding quotations, negotiating orders to successful completion.
Support the wider team by ensuring efficient and accurate order processing.
Work towards set KPIs, maintaining detailed records of outcomes and performance.
Attend meetings with clients both on-site and off-site across the UK to strengthen relationships and drive business growth.
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Proven experience in tendering, estimating and quoting with demonstrable responsibilities in a similar role.
Excellent customer service skills, both face-to-face and through electronic communication.
Strong knowledge of plants and horticulture is essential.
IT literate and confident in using a range of systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM software.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
A full UK driving licence is required due to the need to visit customers on-site.
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Location: Albrighton
Salary: Competitive
How to Apply: Please email your application to: jenny.ward@boningale.co.uk quoting reference 25/005 - mention YPHA Website!
Giants Seat Garden Centre
Garden Centre and Nursery Worker
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Originally established in 1964, this working nursery has been run by the Kidd family, originally by James Kidd, who then passed it onto his 4 children, who up until November 2025 were running the business very successfully. It is now in the hands of a new owner, looking to continue the great work that has been set over many years, with fantastic ideas for the future. The majority of plants on sale through the year are home grown, as well as a selection of bought in stock. This business is set among the trees and a river in Stoneclough, Radcliffe, loved by the community and loyal customers. It is more than a business; it is a growing part of the strong history of the surrounding area.
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Growing, managing and maintaining plants on site including watering and feeding
Monitoring of pests and diseases, including occasional pest and disease management
Ability to care for plants including deadheading and pruning when required
Helping and advising customers with their questions, concerns, and providing advice on plant care
Ability to work on the till and assist in the shop
General management and organisation of growing space, including the rotation of plants at different stage of growth
Liaising with other members of the team to ensure smooth operations across site
General site maintenance (jet washing, repairing benches, working with tools, weeding, etc)
Ensuring clean and organised working spaces
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Strong knowledge, enthusiasm and experience working in the horticultural industry
Ability to work in a physically demanding role. Good physical stamina and ability to work in varying climate conditions as greenhouses can often be hot and humid
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
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Location: Manchester
Salary: £25,397.00-£27,500.00 based on 40hrs a week, depending on experience.
How to Apply: Apply by emailing Leo, info@giantsseat.com - mention YPHA Website!
Rochfords
Nursery Manager
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Joseph Rochford Gardens Ltd is a long-established, family-run wholesale nursery supplying high-quality plants to the UK trade. With a strong focus on plant health, quality, and professional growing standards, Rochfords operates across multiple nursery sites and is committed to robust assurance schemes, continuous improvement, and sustainable production. Our success is built on skilled people, teamwork, and a shared pride in growing plants properly.Joseph Rochford Gardens Ltd is a long-established, family-run wholesale nursery supplying high-quality plants to the UK trade. With a strong focus on plant health, quality, and professional growing standards, Rochfords operates across multiple nursery sites and is committed to robust assurance schemes, continuous improvement, and sustainable production. Our success is built on skilled people, teamwork, and a shared pride in growing plants properly.
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This is a hands-on management role responsible for the day-to-day leadership, organisation and performance of the site. The Nursery Manager will play a central role in delivering exceptional crop quality, maintaining rigorous plant health and biosecurity standards, and ensuring safe, efficient and professional nursery operations.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will manage teams on site, plan and coordinate work programmes, oversee crop production, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of nursery performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, motivating and developing nursery teams, setting clear expectations and targets
Planning daily and weekly work schedules in collaboration with the Production Manager
Ensuring all crops are grown, maintained and presented to the highest standards
Monitoring crops for irrigation, nutrition, pest and disease issues, applying ICM/IPM principles
Managing irrigation strategies appropriate to crop, season and conditions
Upholding plant health, biosecurity and accreditation scheme requirements
Promoting strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with COSHH and company procedures
Maintaining accurate records for crops, stock, labour and safety using company systems
Participating in out-of-hours cover on a rota basis to ensure continuity of plant care
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You will have strong practical experience in commercial nursery production, with proven leadership and people-management skills.
You will be confident managing teams, making sound horticultural decisions, and maintaining high standards across plant quality, safety and organisation.
A good working knowledge of plant health, biosecurity, integrated crop management, and nursery systems is essential.
You will be organised, communicative, and committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
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Location: Birch Green, SG14 2FB
Working Hours: Working Hours: 8am to 16:30 Monday to Friday - Some overtime (rostered + crop specific) will be expected (plants don't take the weekend off).
Salary: up to £45,000 DOE
How to Apply: Please email guy@rochfords.net for further information and application forms. Mention the YPHA when applying!
MorePeople
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Are you a strong people manager who enjoys getting things done?
Do you thrive on organising teams, driving projects forward, and improving how a horticulture nursery operates day to day?
Looking for a role where you can shape the future of a developing commercial production site?
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Day-to-day management of the nursery, including glasshouse production areas
Organising workloads, labour, and priorities across the site
Managing and supporting the nursery team on a daily basis
Driving on-site projects, including bringing additional glass into production
Working closely with senior colleagues to support site development plans.
Improving operational efficiency, organisation, and communication
Ensuring tasks are completed safely, on time, and to plan.
Supporting production planning without needing to lead growing strategy.
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Experience in a commercial nursery or horticulture environment.
Strong people management and team leadership skills
Proven ability to organise day-to-day operations and deliver projects.
A practical, hands-on approach to getting things done.
Confidence working alongside technical specialists without needing to be one yourself.
Good communication skills and the ability to keep teams aligned.
A calm, structured approach in a busy operational environment
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Location: East Yorkshire
Salary: DOE
How to Apply: Please email your application to Sarah Want (click here) and mention YPHA Website.
Nursery Operations Manager
Boningale
Business Development Exsecutive
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Boningale Nurseries is a leading supplier of hardy nursery stock to the commercial landscaping sector. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Executive to join our sales team, working closely with key departments across the business.
This hybrid role includes regular travel across the UK to meet prospects and customers, alongside set office days at our main nursery in Albrighton. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Sales, your primary focus will be researching and approaching new leads with the goal of onboarding new clients.
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Research and approach new business prospects and opportunities.
Attend meetings with clients both on-site and off-site across the UK to strengthen relationships and drive business growth.
Gather and share relevant, customer and market information to support business growth.
Support wider business functions and help facilitate effective communication across departments.
Work towards set KPIs, maintaining detailed records of outcomes and performance.
Represent the business in a professional manner at events and tradeshows
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Proven experience in developing new business and building client accounts.
Excellent customer service skills, both face-to-face and through electronic communication.
Strong knowledge of plants and horticulture is essential.
IT literate and confident in using a range of systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM software.
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Location: Hybrid, office is in Albrighton, with travel
Working Hours: 9 hours p/w, 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Friday.
Salary: Competitive plus car allowance
How to Apply: Please email your application to:jenny.ward@boningale.co.uk quoting reference 25/004 - mention YPHA Website!
MorePeople
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Passionate about sustainable growing?
Do you want to help growers improve crop health, yields, and profitability while building strong, lasting relationships?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global horticultural supplier with a smaller, close-knit feel in the UK. You'll get the backing of a world-renowned brand while being part of a supportive team where your voice matters.
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Reporting to the UK Sales Manager, you'll support protected salad, soft fruit, and ornamental growers across the Northwest (Lancashire to Staffordshire).
Your focus will be on providing technical advice, helping growers implement tailored IPM strategies, and supporting crop success with products like growing media, fertilisers, and crop protection solutions.
Your day-to-day will include:
Acting as the first point of contact for growers seeking technical support
Building strong, trusted relationships with growers
Crop walking, identifying challenges, and recommending solutions.
Supporting growers to create and implement tailored IPM strategies.
Writing visit reports, updating forecasts, and managing orders
Keeping connected with the wider European team on product developments and industry news.
Attending trade shows, conferences, and occasional overseas meetings
Managing your own diary - around 50% of your time with growers, the rest working from home
This role isn't about pushing products-it's about offering expert advice, building trust, and seeing the impact of your recommendations first-hand.
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UK-based experience with protected salad, soft fruit, or ornamental crops, either in commercial growing or technical advisory roles
Strong knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) principles
FACTS and/or BASIS qualifications desirable (training can be provided)
Confident communicator, able to provide practical, data-driven solutions.
Flexible, with a valid UK driving licence and occasional overnight travel
Keen to learn new crops, products, and techniques.
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Location: North West
Salary: DOE
How to Apply: Please email your application to Sarah Want (click here) and mention YPHA Website.