Experienced Horticultural Assistant

Fresh Horticultural Careers; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus (5%)

Guaranteed 40 hours in winter

Overtime: Sat 1.5x, Sun 2x

28 days holiday + pension

Free parking

Uniform

Job summary

Fresh Horticultural Careers is assisting a leading plant display company working across London and the Southeast to hire Experienced Horticultural Assistants to join the team.

You will maintain internal and external plant displays, perform seasonal planting and replanting, identify and treat pests and diseases, and travel to customer sites to represent the company. Start times are early, with weekend work possible and structured by the schedule.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Able to travel to Burnham (SL1 8DT).
• Horticulture or plant knowledge preferred.
• Reliable, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal & external plant displays.
• Seasonal planting & replanting.
• Identify and treat pests/diseases.
• Use tools, ladders, and equipment safely.
• Work at customer sites and represent the company.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Reliable attitude

Travel availability

Job description

Our client is a leading plant display company working across London and the Southeast. Due to growth, we're looking for Experienced Horticultural Assistants to join our team.

The Role

• Maintain internal & external plant displays
• Seasonal planting & replanting
• Identify and treat pests/diseases
• Use tools, ladders, and equipment safely
• Work at customer sites and represent the company

Hours

• Start 4-5am, finish 2-3pm (average)
• Weekend work available

What You Get

• Competitive pay (DOE)
• 5% monthly attendance bonus
• Guaranteed 40 hours in winter
• Our Overtime: Sat (1.5x), Sun (2x)
• All breaks paid
• 28 days holiday + pension
• Free parking & uniform

Training & Progression

HGV, HIAB, spraying licences (PA1/PA6), FLT & more

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Able to travel to Burnham (SL1 8DT)
• Horticulture or plant knowledge preferred
• Reliable, professional attitude

Perfect for someone who enjoys outdoor work and finishing early.

Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required)