Nursery Foreman

Are you an experienced horticulture or food and fresh produce profeessional with a head for operations and management? Set in the beautiful rural surroundings of Perth, this is a fantastic opportunity to take a key role in a long-established, family-run nursery. Our client, who has been operating for over 45 years in the trade, is looking for a Nursery Foreman / Manager to join their close-knit team. You’ll be stepping into a hands-on leadership role with on-site accommodation provided, only needing to cover your utilities.

About the role

This is a varied and active role where you’ll oversee daily operations across the nursery, from managing seasonal and permanent staff to coordinating production lines and outgoing deliveries. You’ll be a key player on-site, ensuring smooth, efficient nursery operations throughout the year.

Work alongside 4-5 full-time permanent staff who help coordinate and support up to 45 seasonal workers during peak periods (mainly students).

Oversee production and packaging across 4 main packing groups

Schedule and manage incoming and outgoing deliveries

Ensure smooth operational flow and staff supervision across busy periods

Help maintain a positive, informal, and hard-working team environment

Be a strong, visible presence on site – especially through peak season (May to late June)

What’s in it for you?

£38,000 salary (negotiable depending on experience)

Free on-site accommodation (you cover services only, no rent required)

A genuine opportunity to become part of a long-standing, respected family-run business

Flexible, seasonal workload – with more hours in peak, quieter winters

Plenty of autonomy to shape the role and help grow the operation

Ideal Candidate

? Have experience in horticulture or food/fresh produce production
? Be confident managing staff and coordinating operations
? Be hands-on and present on site – especially during peak season
? Hold (or be willing to get) a Forklift licence and a C1 licesne
? PA1/PA6 would be a bonus – but training is available
? Enjoy working in a light-hearted, informal environment with a dedicated team

If this sounds like something that could be of interest to you then please apply or send me your CV to . I am aslo happy to pick this up over the phone on .