Horticultural Services Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is seeking a Horticultural Services Assistant for a short-term temporary assignment of around four weeks. The role is hands-on and supports horticultural operations, ideal for someone with prior plant experience and an immediate start.

Responsibilities include waste disposal, area cleaning, staking, tying and repotting, plus general duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness in growing environments. NHS style details not required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with plants is essential.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to follow established procedures and instructions.
• Flexible and reliable with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Disposal of plant waste.
• Cleaning and preparation of growing areas.
• Supporting plant care activities including staking, tying and repotting.
• Assisting with general horticultural duties as required.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation in growing environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability & flexibility

Ability to follow instructions

Experience with plants

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Horticultural Services Assistant to join their team on a short-term temporary assignment expected to last around four weeks. This is a hands-on role supporting horticultural operations and would suit someone with previous experience working with plants who is looking for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Disposal of plant waste
• Cleaning and preparation of growing areas
• Supporting plant care activities including staking, tying and re-potting
• Assisting with general horticultural duties as required
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout growing environments

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working with plants is essential
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Experience within a customer-facing or research environment would be advantageous but is not essential.