Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Standards Potting Team Leader is responsible for growing and maintaining plants from tube stock up to 300mm sizes. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on meeting production standards and targets through effective supervision, planning and staff support.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate daily potting and maintenance tasks across the standard stock team, which consists of between 4-6 staff.
- Provide leadership, direction and mentoring to standard stock workers
- Complete and maintain accurate potting records daily and ensure data integrity for inventory and reporting
- Ensure scheduled production targets are met on time and in line with quality expectations
- Monitor growing pad maintenance including weeding, blocking up and hygiene standards
- Oversee accurate selection, preparation and tagging of stock
- Coordinate picking of stock when required for dispatch
- Promote protected working practices including proper PPE use and machinery operation
- Liaise with the Operations Manager to resolve issues,



improve processes and manage supplies
- Assist with onboarding and integration of new team members

Skills & Experience

- Practical knowledge of horticultural production practices, particularly tube stock to 300mm
- Detailed plant knowledge in relation to species types and growing characteristic
- Proven ability to lead and supervise a production team in a nursery environment
- Accurate record‑keeping and solid communication skills
- Proficiency with potting machinery and nursery equipment – forklift/bobcat licence an advantage
- Physically fit and able to work in a fast‑paced, outdoor production environment
- Understanding of and commitment to safe working practices, including chemical handling and PPE requirements
- Organised, self‑motivated and focused on delivering production outcomes
- Relevant horticultural qualification (Cert II or III) advantageous but not essential

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📌 Standard Potting Team Lead (Wamuran)
🏢 THE TRUSTEE FOR INSTANT GREEN NURSERY UNIT TRUST
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