Nursery Assistant (Horticulture) FTC

Hillier Nurseries Ltd; Liss; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount

31 days' annual leave (pro rata for PT

Free onsite parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Company Christmas gifts

Access to exclusive discounts

Free garden entry for Hillier Gardens

Job summary

Hillier Nurseries Ltd in Liss is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Nursery Assistant to join our tree production nursery. You will gain hands-on experience across the full tree growing process, with training on all stages of production and plant care.

The role is outdoor, physically demanding, and based in all weather conditions. It is a fixed-term contract through the busy trading period, ending 30 April 2027, with a guaranteed 39 hours per week and a pay rate up to £13.35 per hour depending on

Qualifications

• Passion for horticulture and arboriculture.
• Self-driven and motivated with great attention to detail.
• Proactive personality and team collaboration.
• Must be physically fit for outdoor, manual work.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather.
• Weekend work available at overtime rate.

Responsibilities

• Plant husbandry and outdoor care.
• Physically demanding outdoor workload.
• Plant care and pest monitoring.
• Tree lifting, prepping and packing for customer orders.
• General nursery maintenance & ad hoc tasks.
• Occasional weekend work with overtime rates.

Skills

Horticulture passion

Self-driven

Proactive

Team player

Physical fitness

Outdoor work in all conditions

Weekend flexibility

Job description

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and dependable outdoor Nursery Assistant to join the team at Liss in our open ground, tree production nursery. You will have the opportunity to work with an established and renowned brand within the horticulture industry, growing your skills and experience with our knowledgeable production team.

Rounded outdoor role offering training into every stage of the tree growing process, you will get hands on experience with a massive range of trees and tasks.

If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for horticulture or arboriculture this is an ideal role. Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, all year (PPR provided).

This is a fixed-term role to cover business requirements through the busy trading period, expected to end on 30.04.2027, although this may be reviewed depending on business needs. The role offers guaranteed 39 hours per week. Hourly rate of pay up to £13.35 per hour dependant on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Plant husbandry
• Physically demanding outdoor workload
• Plant care and pest monitoring
• Tree lifting, prepping and packing for customer orders
• Wellrounded role involving all aspects of tree care and production
• General nursery maintenance & ad hoc tasks
• Some weekend work with overtime rates

Skills and experience required:

• Passion for horticulture
• Selfdriven and motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive Personality
• Enjoy working within a team
• MUST be physically fit as this role is outside and manual
• MUST be able to work outdoors in all conditions
• Enjoy a varied role
• Full training provided
• Able to work weekends when required at overtime rate

Benefits

• Full training and access to our Online Learning Hub.
• 20% employee discount.
• 31 days' annual leave (pro rata for parttime colleagues).
• Free onsite parking.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility applies).
• Access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and cashback offers.
• Free solo entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey, plus discounts at other gardens nationally.

You will be joining a respected family business with over 160 years of horticultural heritage, working in a friendly and supportive environment where every team member is valued.

We can only consider candidates who are already based in the UK and have the right to work.

Hillier is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.