Horticulture Worker - Seasonal

T and E Forshaw; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

T & E Forshaw in Preston is seeking a Horticulture Worker to support day-to-day production, including preparation, growing and harvesting of plants. You will prepare orders for dispatch on time and contribute to a clean, safe work environment.

Flexibility is essential with early starts and long hours at peak times; the role involves lifting, variable weather, and team-based tasks in a busy nursery.

Responsibilities

• Report to nursery manager daily.
• Operating and working on our automatic transplanter.
• Planting and packing.
• Keeping the work area clean and safe.
• Other nursery work as required.
• Growing, stock movement, loading, production and dispatch of plants.
• General plant care watering, weeding etc.
• Reporting any problems/concerns to supervisor/manager.
• Ensuring H&S and hygiene is maintained across the site.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Any ad hoc jobs in the nursery as required.

Job description

Horticulture Worker **We do not supply work Visas**

Purpose of the role

1. Day to day production

2. Undertake all aspects of production including preparation, growing and harvesting.

3. Prepare orders for dispatch accurately and to a timescale.

Duties

• Report to nursery manager daily.
• Operating and working on our automatic transplanter.
• Planting and packing.
• Keeping the work area clean and safe.
• Other nursery work as required.
• Growing, stock movement, loading, production and dispatch of plants.
• General plant care watering, weeding etc.
• Reporting any problems/concerns to supervisor/manager.
• Ensuring H&S and hygiene is maintained across the site.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Any ad hoc jobs in the nursery as required.

Other Working Conditions

• Working in varying weather conditions, wet, humid, cold, hot
• Required to lift/carry items.
• Working hours and workloads vary according to the crop, season and the position of the employer in the supply chain, but early starts and late finishes are common.
• Flexibility is essential at peak times, for example before bank holidays, with long hours at harvest times.
• Working in varying weather conditions inside and outside, being able to bend, lift, push/pull trolleys etc.
• Any other duties commensurate with your role and responsibilities.