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We are recruiting for a Plant Nursery Assistant to join our Horticulture Team at Bents! Do you have a passion for growing and nurturing plants? Then this is the job for you! We are looking for a Plant Nursery Assistant to join our Nursery team, where we grow over 60% of the plants sold onsite. Whether planting a seed or root stock, nurturing the growth of our plants, planting up our stock or supporting your team, you will be at the heart of a busy Nursery team.
Job Responsibility:
Transplanting seeds into pots
Potting of herbaceous plants
Labelling of pots
Working towards targets and growing great plants
Maintaining housekeeping standards of your work area/bench
Preparing and packing plants on cages/trolleys for transportation over to the Garden Centre
Watering of plants
General care of the Nursery environment
Working as part of a fast-paced team at our onsite nursery, which can include working outdoors
Requirements:
Basic horticulture knowledge or keen interest in plants or gardening
High energy
Ability to work alone and remain motivated whilst completing repetitive tasks
Ability to work effectively as part of the production team
Previous experience of working in a factory or fresh produce environment
Someone who enjoys and can work in a methodical way
Nice to have:
Experience in propagation, plant identification, potting and watering
What we offer:
28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 33 days with length of service
Free onsite parking
Colleague discount from the day you join along with Family & Friends discount days
Long service awards
Birthday leave
Company pension scheme
Colleague recognition schemes
Free colleague & family events
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite Colleague Bistro and excellent colleague facilities