Anglo Aquatic Plant Company Ltd
Lead Grower
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Location: Enfield, North London (EN2 9JE)
Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Relocation package available for the right candidate | Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced grower ready to take the lead in a busy production nursery? Do you enjoy managing teams, improving plant health, and keeping large-scale growing operations running smoothly?
About Our Company
Anglo Aquatic Plant Company Ltd is a premier, award-winning family business with over 60 years of horticultural expertise. As a leading UK supplier, we grow and distribute more than 180 cold-water plant species and 300 varieties to garden centres, landscapers, and online retail markets nationwide. Known for our exceptional product quality and professional service, we offer a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, specialist team in a thriving niche market.
The Role
Anglo Aquatic is looking for a hands-on Lead Grower to join our 6-acre nursery.
This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Nursery Operations Manager to manage propagation, potting, plant health, irrigation, and stock planning. You will help produce high volumes of quality plants for the current and upcoming seasons.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead propagation and potting teams, including daily briefings.
- Manage plant health, seeding, watering, pruning, pest control, and spraying.
- Take ownership of potting operations, including machine setup and troubleshooting.
- Oversee plugs, stock levels, supplies, and production schedules.
- Operate forklifts, telehandlers, and other plant machinery where required.
- Support safe, organized, and efficient movement of stock around the site.
- Set high standards for quality, cleanliness, safety, and team performance.
The Person
You will need several years’ experience as a grower, supervisor, or team leader within horticulture, agriculture, or nursery production. You will also need:
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- Qualification: A relevant horticultural qualification.
- Licences: PA1/PA6 spraying licences.
- Knowledge: Strong plant health and irrigation knowledge.
- Skills: Good planning, stock control, and team management skills.
- Physicality: Confidence working outdoors in a physical, hands-on role.
- Machinery: Experience operating forklifts/telehandlers is highly desirable (willingness to complete training is essential).
- Bonus: Aquatic plant experience would be helpful, but it is not essential.
The Benefits
- Modern 6-acre site with 4 acres of greenhouses
- Staff canteen, shower facilities, and outdoor seating
- Games and fitness room
- Annual summer BBQ
- Friendly, family-run working environment
- Dog-friendly site
Apply Today!
Email your CV and a covering letter to recruit@angloaquatic.co.uk.
Have questions? Call us on 020 8363 8548 if you have what it takes and want to know more.
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