Plant Nursery Assistant

Halmer Recruit; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Overtime may be available

Friendly nursery environment

Job summary

Halmer Recruit in Hersham is seeking a Nursery Packer for a plant nursery wholesaler. This is an immediate-start temporary position covering this week and next week, with potential for further work.

You will repot plants, handle them with care, and attach small sprinklers to the watering system. The role requires nimble fingers, good manual dexterity, and attention to detail in a warm greenhouse environment.

Drivers are required due to the location.

Qualifications

• Immediate start for this week and next week.
• Must be able to drive due to location.
• Able to perform repetitive, detailed work.
• Comfortable working in a warm greenhouse environment.
• Reliable and able to follow instructions.
• Nursery/packing/production experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Repot plants for production and distribution.
• Handle plants carefully and efficiently.
• Attach sprinklers to the plant watering system.
• Complete detailed and repetitive tasks accurately.
• Keep working areas clean and organised.
• Work as part of the nursery team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Driving

Job description

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Nursery Packer to join a plant nursery wholesaler based in Hersham.

This is an immediate-start temporary position covering this week and next week, with the potential for further work.

The work will include repotting plants as well as handling plants and attaching small sprinklers to the watering system.

This is detailed, repetitive work, so you will need nimble fingers, good manual dexterity and excellent attention to detail.

The work takes place within a greenhouse environment, which can become warm during the day.

Due to the location, you must be a driver.

Key Responsibilities

• Repot plants ready for production and distribution
• Handle plants carefully and efficiently
• Attach small sprinklers to the plant watering system
• Complete detailed and repetitive tasks accurately
• Keep working areas clean and organised
• Work as part of the nursery team to meet daily targets

Requirements

• Available to start immediately and work this week and next week
• Good manual dexterity and nimble fingers essential
• Must be a driver due to the location
• Comfortable carrying out repetitive, detailed work
• Comfortable working in a warm greenhouse environment
• Reliable and able to follow instructions
• Previous nursery, packing or production experience advantageous but not essential

What's On Offer

• Immediate start
• Temporary work for this week and next week
• Potential for further work
• Monday to Friday
• 7.30am to 3.30pm
• Overtime may be available
• Friendly nursery working environment