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We are looking for a Production Lead Grower
Are you an experienced grower ready for a high-impact leadership role? We are seeking a hands-on Production Lead Grower to manage our 6-acre nursery production and work closely with our Nursery Operations Manager.
You will lead our propagation and potting teams, manage plant health, and oversee all physical operations to produce large quantities of high-quality plants.
Relocation support may be available for the right person.
Updated: 8th July 2026
Location: Enfield, EN2 9JE
Environment: Fast-paced, family-run, and dog-friendly!
Key Responsibilities
You will need several years’ experience as a grower, supervisor or team leader within horticulture, agriculture or nursery production.
You will also need:
- Team Leadership: Manage propagation and potting teams, leading daily briefings and coaching staff.
- Crop & Plant Health: Act as the site expert on plant health, irrigation, seeding, and pest control.
- Potting Operations: Take sole ownership of the potting machine, including setup, soil mixes, and troubleshooting.
- Machinery & Logistics: Drive forklifts and telehandlers to move stock and keep down-time to a minimum.
- Stock & Planning: Schedule large-scale production, order stock, and manage plug inventory.
Key Responsibilities
You will need several years’ experience as a grower, supervisor or team leader within horticulture, agriculture or nursery production.
You will also need:
- Lead the 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
- Manage plugs, stock levels, supplies and production schedules
- Operate forklifts, telehandlers and other plant machinery where required
- Support safe, organised and efficient movement of stock around 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:
- A relevant horticultural qualification
- PA1/PA6 spraying licences
- Strong plant health and irrigation knowledge
- Good planning and stock control skills
- Confidence working outdoors in a physical, hands-on role
- Machinery experience, or willingness to complete training
- Aquatic plant experience would be helpful, but it is not essential.
About our company
Anglo Aquatic is a family-owned business with over 60 years’ experience growing and supplying aquatic plants across the UK. We supply garden centres, landscapers, developers and online customers, and grow more than 180 species of cold-water plants.
Our team has won several horticultural awards over the years, including recognition at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
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
What’s next
To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV & a short covering letter, detailing how your experience aligns with the requirements of this role to: recruit@angloaquatic.co.uk or call 020 8363 8548