Production Operative / Glasshouse Operative

Westland Nurseries; Offenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Weekend premium pay

Vivup wellbeing platform

Employee perks - monthly food truck/e?

Job summary

Westlands is hiring a Production Operative to join our modern glasshouse team. Ideal for candidates with experience in production, warehouse, farming, or horticulture, the role covers harvesting, weighing, and operating bench and sowing machinery in a busy greenhouse.

We offer full training, weekend premium pay, access to wellbeing support, and opportunities to progress within the business. Working hours are Monday to Friday 6am–3pm and Saturday 6am–11am, with a friendly, inclusive team

Qualifications

• Hands-on, reliable, and proactive.
• Team player with good attention to detail.
• Willing to learn; full training provided.
• Experience in production, warehouse, farming, or horticulture beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Crop harvesting using mechanical equipment.
• Tray weighing and movement.
• Operating sowing machines and bench washer.
• Moving benches within the greenhouse.
• Basic computer use for production systems.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Forklift operation if licensed.

Skills

Hands on

Team player

Willing to learn

Experience in production/warehouse/far

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

We are hiring a Production Operative to join our modern glasshouse team. Ideal for candidates with experience in production, warehouse, agriculture, or manufacturing.

Kat Responsibilities:

• Crop harvesting using mechanical equipment
• Tray weighing and movement
• Operating machinery such as sowing machines and bench washer
• Moving benches within the greenhouse
• Basic computer use for production systems
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Forklift truck operation if licensed

Key Requirements:

• Hands on, reliable, and proactive
• Team player with good attention to detail
• Willing to learn, full training provided
• Experience in production, warehouse, farming, or horticulture beneficial

Working Hours
Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm and Saturday 6am to 11am

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Training and development.
• Weekend premium pay.
• Access to Vivup wellbeing support platform.
• Employee perks - monthly food truck/events.
• Opportunity to develop skills and progress within the business.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Stable employment within a growing fresh produce business.

Westlands is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities and promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

We believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and helps drive innovation, collaboration and success.