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Horticultural Production Operative

United Kingdom, Liss Employment contract · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Preparing trees for dispatch
  • Operating agricultural vehicles and equipment
  • Planting and potting stock
  • Moving large trees
  • Working outside in all weathers
  • Loading/unloading trees
  • Tying trees
  • Formative Pruning and Shaping
  • Propagation
  • Irrigation system inspection
  • Maintaining good environmental standard
  • Maintaining good standards of health and safety

Requirements

  • Excellent team player with strong organisational and communication skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Positive work ethic
  • Self motivated
  • Reliable
  • Able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility
  • Working confidently as part of a team
  • Genuine enjoyment of outdoor work
  • Comfortable with manual handling, lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
  • Must be already located in the UK and have right to work status

Nice to have

Previous experience in a similar role

What we offer

  • Rate of pay based on experience
  • Comprehensive training on all stages of the tree-growing process
  • Potential sponsorship for college (Level 3 Crop Technician)
  • Opportunity to work overtime at enhanced rates during peak season
  • 31 days annual leave
  • 20% employee discount in our Garden Centres
  • Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal, and personal/family matters
  • Retail discounts and offers
  • Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
  • Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop
  • Free entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally

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