At a Glance
- Tasks: Help grow and care for beautiful plants in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a long-established retail nursery group with a passion for horticulture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31 days annual leave, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Full training provided, including apprenticeship opportunities and flexible working.
- Why this job: Get outdoors, learn new skills, and make a difference in plant production.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a love for nature.
The predicted salary is between 27500 - 27500 £ per year.
Do you love the outdoors? MorePeople are working alongside a long-established retail nursery group, who are seeking an enthusiastic junior production operative to be the latest addition to their team. No experience needed - only a willingness to get stuck into a rewarding, hands-on role, and a genuine love of plants.
What your day-to-day could look like:
- Overseeing the growth and development of ornamental trees, from planting to pruning to preparing them for delivery
- Helping with propagation and irrigation
- Using specialist horticultural equipment - no experience needed; training is provided!
- Supporting the rest of the team to ensure operations run smoothly
Who we're looking for:
- People-oriented, a team player
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
- Reliable and flexible
- Outdoorsy and happy to work in all kinds of weather - appropriate kit will be provided
- Enjoys being active. Able to bend, lift and spend the day on your feet.
What's on offer for you?
- Salary from £26,500-£28,600, depending on experience
- 31 days annual leave
- Full training provided including online and apprenticeship opportunities
- Enhanced rates for overtime
- Extended closure between Christmas and New Year
- Employee discount
- Employee assistance program providing support for you and your immediate family
Ready to apply? For an informal chat, please call me, Valentina, or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
We think you need these skills to ace Horticulture Production Operative in Liss
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Adaptability
Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills