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Horticultural Line Leader
Job Posted: 25 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire
Expire in: 3 days
Job Description
Line Leader
Boston | Horticulture (Young Plant Production)
Salary: Hourly rate or Salaried options available
A leading horticultural grower is looking for a practical, hands‑on Line Leader / Machine Setter to support the production of young crop plants. This role sits at the centre of a fast‑moving propagation environment, where precision, care, and technical confidence with machinery are essential.
If you enjoy working with equipment, solving problems on the line, and playing a key role in producing high‑quality plants, this opportunity offers a rewarding blend of technical challenge and day‑to‑day operational responsibility.
The Role
You'll take ownership of a specialist production line used in the preparation and handling of young plants. This includes setting up and adjusting machinery, monitoring throughput, and ensuring the line runs smoothly and safely throughout the day.
Alongside the technical side, you'll be responsible for maintaining quality, supporting basic maintenance, and coordinating with colleagues to keep the wider growing process flowing efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Setting up, operating, and adjusting horticultural production machinery
Monitoring line performance to maintain consistent output and plant quality
Troubleshooting minor mechanical issues and making on‑the‑spot adjustments
Keeping the working area clean, organised, and safe
Checking quality at key stages to protect plant health and uniformity
Recording production data accurately and escalating issues when needed
Supporting routine cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance
Communicating clearly with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow and handovers
Following all health, safety, and compliance procedures
What You'll Bring
Hands‑on experience operating or setting up machinery in horticulture, agriculture, or production
Practical problem‑solving skills and confidence working directly with equipment
Strong attention to detail, especially around plant quality and consistency
Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
An understanding of how your line supports the wider growing and propagation process
Ability to stay organised and accurate during busy seasonal periods
A proactive, safety‑focused mindsetMechanical aptitude, experience with automated horticultural equipment, or relevant certificates are beneficial but not essential.
Working Environment
Production/growing facility handling young plants
Standing for extended periods
Some manual handling
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