Nursery Operative


Location: Sulney Nursery, Upper Broughton, LE14 3BQ
Application deadline: 31st May 2023
Rate of pay: £10.75 per hour

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for working outdoors in a fast paced horticultural operations environment? If so, this role might be the one for you! We are currently recruiting for a nursery operations assistant at Sulney Nursery, part of Carrier Landscapes Ltd.

Sulney Nursery has a well-deserved reputation for providing quality products to a loyal customer base through excellent service, great knowledge, and passion.

You will support the business assisting in the general operation over the two nurseries, which are both based at Upper Broughton, works include Picking daily orders, (both commercial and domestic customers),receiving and handling inbound deliveries, potting up, making up baskets & planters for show somes, stock clearance activities, weeding, watering and bed clearance.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 8 am until 4 pm, overtime will be available during busier periods, you will receive a full-time permanent contract, and there will be the opportunity for progression within the company should you wish for it.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in why not give us a call now on 01664 822722 and ask for Tom.

Job Requirement

Essential:

  • Horticultural/plant knowledge and/or just an overall passion for the industry

  • Be happy working in an outdoor environment whatever the British weather may have in store

  • Proactive and flexible attitude to working hard under pressure

  • Good communication skills

  • Striving to always satisfy and exceed customer expectations

  • A confident people person who enjoys helping customers with any plant-related queries

  • To follow health & safety requirements as instructed

  • Unloading and loading of plants in the excess of 10kg

  • To be always professional towards clients, staff, and colleagues

Desirable:

  • Worked with stock management systems

  • Machine driving experience

  • Full UK driving Licence

  • PA1 & PA6 Spraying Licence

  • Friendly, approachable personality

Further Information

Why you should join our team?

  • Great pay, overtime and bonus opportunities

  • Family run business

  • Company uniform

  • On-site parking

  • Friendly team, with experienced staff members who can support and guide you in your career progression

  • Part of a larger group (Carrier Landscapes)

Apply Now

Come and join our friendly team, give us a call today to discuss our employment options. Call Tom on 01664 822722
Please email now to receive an application form - tomcunnington@carrierlandscapes.co.uk