Garden Nursery Labourer

Candidate Source; Thurnby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Outdoor work

No weekend work

Regular weekday hours

Job summary

Candidate Source is seeking a Garden Nursery Labourer to help manage shrubs, trees and plants at a busy tree nursery. This full-time, outdoors role offers 9-hour days Monday to Thursday and a shorter Friday, with a £12.71 hourly rate and no weekend work.

You will handle plants, work safely in the nursery, and perform general landscaping tasks across the site in an active outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding manual work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pick shrubs and prepare them for onward use.
• Work safely with trees and other nursery stock.
• Dig out plants carefully and efficiently.
• Carry out general landscaping tasks around the nursery.
• Support the day-to-day handling and movement of plants.
• Complete practical outdoor tasks as required across the site.

Skills

Physically fit

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

If you enjoy practical, hands-on work and would rather spend your working day outdoors than stuck inside, this could be a great fit. As a Garden Nursery Labourer, you'll help keep a busy tree nursery moving, handling shrubs, trees and plants ready for their next destination.

What's in it for you

• £12.71 per hour
• Full-time, Monday-to-Friday working
• Early finish at 3:30pm every Friday
• Practical, active work in an outdoor environment
• Varied tasks involving trees, shrubs and other plants
• Regular weekday hours with no weekend working stated

Your responsibilities as Garden Nursery Labourer

• Pick shrubs and prepare them for onward use
• Work safely with trees and other nursery stock
• Dig out plants carefully and efficiently
• Carry out general landscaping tasks around the nursery
• Support the day-to-day handling and movement of plants
• Complete practical outdoor tasks as required across the site

What we're looking for in a Garden Nursery Labourer

• Ability to carry out physically demanding manual work
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to complete digging, lifting and general manual handling tasks
• Previous gardening, landscaping, horticultural or similar practical work would be beneficial

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm.