Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Vanta Staffing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanta Staffing Limited is hiring a Labourer / Van Driver for an outdoor role, based from Burnham with site visits across London. It is a physically demanding position performed as part of a two-person crew, requiring punctuality and a professional presentation.

The role involves loading/unloading, moving hanging baskets, ladder work, working at height, and driving company vehicles when needed. A full UK driving licence is essential and shifts start around 5:00am.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Physically fit for demanding manual work.
• Comfortable with 5:00am starts and outdoor work.
• Reliable and punctual with presentable appearance.

Responsibilities

• Travelling to sites across London and surrounding areas.
• Working as part of a two-person crew.
• Loading and unloading the vehicle.
• Handling and positioning hanging baskets.
• Using ladders safely and working at height.
• Carrying equipment and materials.
• General labouring and manual duties.
• Driving company vehicles when required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Labourer / Van Driver Outdoor Work

Location: Burnham / London
Pay: £14.70 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 5:00am 3:00pm
Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week
Contract: Temporary ongoing

Vanta Staffing is recruiting Labourer / Van Drivers for a physically demanding outdoor role working from Burnham and travelling to sites across London.

This is not simply a driving position. You will work as part of a two-person crew carrying out practical, physical work at various locations.

The Role

Duties will include:

• Travelling to sites across London
• Working as part of a two-person crew
• Loading and unloading the vehicle
• Handling and positioning hanging baskets
• Using ladders safely
• Working at height
• Carrying equipment and materials
• General labouring and manual duties
• Driving company vehicles when required

Essential Requirements

You must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be physically fit and capable of demanding manual work
• Be comfortable using ladders
• Be confident working at height
• Be happy working outdoors
• Be comfortable with 5:00am starts
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be presentable when attending customer locations
• Be comfortable travelling and working throughout London

Your current location must be clearly visible on your CV. CVs received without a location will be automatically rejected, as this vacancy is location-sensitive and we need to ensure applicants live within a reasonable travelling distance and can reliably attend the required shifts.

Vanta Staffing Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. This is a temporary assignment.