Class 2 HGV Driver - Martock Nursery

Overview

Our Company Joyners Plants Ltd is a leading regional grower and retailer of garden plants and horticultural products, operating large garden centres in Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Exeter and Yeovil. Established in 1959, we employ between 85 and 125 staff during peak trading and continue to expand. We offer long term, secure employment with opportunities for progression across our growing business.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the nursery team with day to day tasks when not driving
• Regular weekday driving with additional weekend work required during peak seasons (Spring, Christmas, and other busy periods)
• Physical work including lifting, loading and unloading
• Working as part of a supportive, friendly team across both the nursery and our stores
• Applicants must have their own transport to get to work due to limited public transport links to the nursery
• Delivering plants and products from our Martock nursery to our garden centres
• Loading and unloading the lorry (store teams assist at each location)
• Supporting nursery operations including: Helping the production team grow and maintain plants
• Pricing and labelling plants for distribution
• Picking and preparing orders for transport
• Maintaining high standards of presentation and care for all products handled
• Ensuring safe, efficient and timely deliveries
• Working closely with familiar teams across all sites – no multi drop courier work and no overnight stays required

Skills & Requirements

• Full and clean Class 2 HGV licence
• Physically fit and comfortable with lifting and manual work
• Willing to work within the nursery when not driving
• Reliable, positive and able to work well within a team
• Good communication skills and a friendly approach
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and care

Employment Specifics

• Full time permanent role, 35-40 hours per week
• Weekend availability required during peak trading periods
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days per annum (pro rata)
• Payroll is processed every four weeks
• Casual dress, on site parking and company events included
• Long term career opportunities available within our expanding business
• Based entirely on site at our Martock nursery