Assistant Manager – Nursery

Support the management of daily nursery production and plant-care activities within facilities and landscaping operations. The role helps maintain healthy plant growth, organise nursery staff and resources, coordinate supplies and ensure plant availability matches project and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day nursery production, plant handling and routine maintenance activities.
• Monitor plant health, growth conditions and work quality, escalating issues when needed.
• Coordinate staff assignments and ensure tasks are completed safely and on schedule.
• Plan the use of nursery resources, tools, materials and supplies.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to maintain plant availability for site requirements.
• Keep basic records of production, stock, work schedules and resource use.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relevant experience in nursery operations, horticulture, landscaping or plant production.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate routine operational tasks.
• Understanding of plant care, nursery maintenance and resource planning.
• A practical, organised approach to quality, safety and timely delivery.

Skills

• Nursery operations
• Plant health and maintenance
• Staff supervision
• Stock and supplier coordination

Role Focus

Nursery work supports the appearance and upkeep of landscaped communities and project sites. The assistant manager should maintain consistent routines, spot plant-quality issues early, coordinate with the teams that request plants and help prevent avoidable delays caused by shortages or poor handling.

Across the role, clear communication, accurate information and timely follow-up help maintain dependable work standards. The successful candidate should follow applicable procedures, keep stakeholders informed, handle records or resources responsibly, and raise questions or risks early so that work can progress with fewer avoidable delays.

This work also involves maintaining professional standards, adapting to changing priorities and cooperating with colleagues when new information affects plans. Regular progress updates and complete documentation make it easier to review outcomes, solve problems and maintain continuity between teams and work stages.