Tree Production Manager

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Tree Producton Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our container production department.

This is a varied and hands-on management role, leading a team while overseeing crop production, irrigation, potting operations, stock management, crop health, and future production planning. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring production targets are achieved.

• Lead, manage, and develop the Container Unit team.
• Manage irrigation systems, programmes, and water resources.
• Plan and coordinate potting schedules and production activities.
• Monitor crop health and liaise with agronomists and Pest & Disease specialists.
• Oversee stock, quality standards, and production materials.
• Manage growing media requirements and supplier relationships.
• Plan space utilisation and future production requirements.
• Drive efficiency improvements, trials, and innovation within the department.
• Use stock, sales, and computer systems to support planning and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in horticulture, nursery production, or a similar management role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent plant knowledge and understanding of container-grown production.
• Good organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with irrigation systems and crop management.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other computer systems.
• A proactive, motivated approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop.

• A key leadership role within a successful and growing business.
• The opportunity to influence future production planning and development.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Company Description Frank P Matthews Ltd is a long-established family nursery, founded in 1901 and now in its fourth generation, located in the Teme Valley in Worcestershire. The company grows over one million container-grown and bare-root fruit and ornamental trees annually, supplying garden centres, nurseries, mail order companies, and commercial growers. The nursery offers one of the widest ranges of trees in the UK, including hundreds of apple and ornamental varieties, hedging, and soft fruit.

Frank P Matthews Ltd combines traditional propagation skills with modern growing technologies and collaborates with European partner nurseries to serve commercial growers. The company is also active in breeding new and exclusive varieties and preserving rare and heritage trees, offering team members the chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable horticulture.