Team Leader

Team Leader

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ely

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Compensation: £33,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

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.

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 Operations 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%