Garden Nursery Production Operative

Rapier; Scofton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A garden plant nursery on the outskirts of Retford is looking for a full-time Production Assistant. The role involves various hands-on tasks in gardening, including dispatching, repotting, and general maintenance of the plants. Candidates should have a genuine interest in horticulture. This position offers the opportunity for progression and further qualifications as well as potential pay increase to £14.25 per hour upon becoming permanent.

Benefits

Opportunities for further qualifications

Qualifications

• Essential interest and some knowledge in garden plants and gardening.
• Prepared to work outside in all weathers.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch plants and materials.
• Repotting of plants.
• Pruning plants as needed.
• Weeding and maintaining garden areas.
• Feeding plants appropriately.
• Moving plants within the nursery.
• Assisting in loading lorries.

Skills

Interest in garden plants

Knowledge in gardening

Education

Horticultural qualifications

Job description

Overview

My client are an established garden plant growing nursery based on the outskirts of Retford. They are looking for a Production assistant on a temp to perm basis to start ASAP.

This is a full time role.

Requirements

To be considered for this role it is essential that you have an interest and some knowledge in garden plants and gardening. Any horticultural qualifications would be fantastic. Aloft of the work will be outside, so you must be prepared to work in all weathers. PPE will be provided for adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch
• Repotting
• Pruning
• Weeding
• Feeding plants
• Moving plants around the nursery
• Helping load lorries

Progression

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress and learn more about horticulture. The company will put you through further qualifications as you progress.

Pay and Hours

Once permanent there is also the opportunity to increase pay to £14.25 per hour. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 7am-3.30pm

Application

Please apply online or contact Piers on (phone number removed)