Horticultural Assistant
Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for plants and horticulture? Do you want to become part of a friendly family-run business supplying quality plants to garden designers and landscapers?
If this sounds like you we have a permanent, full-time opportunity available in our thriving, well-established company, focused on growing and sourcing plants.
Who Are We?
We are a wholesale nursery growing perennials, grasses, potted bulbs, herbs, alpines & shrubs in the beautiful surrounds of the Kent countryside near Hever Castle. We have an annual production of 600,000 plants including the latest and most desirable varieties. We also grow for award winning gardens at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Job Description
This is a varied and exciting role working within the Orders team selecting plants and preparing orders for delivery. Duties would include:
* Collating orders for garden designers/landscapers & retailers.
* Potting up plugs/liners/bare root material both by hand & potting machine.
* Welcoming and assisting customers on site.
* Stock management such as watering, pruning and weeding.
Who's Right For the Job?
Working within a small friendly team, the successful candidate will ideally need to demonstrate the following:
* Possess great attitude and flexibility (daily roles can change depending on seasonal demands)
* A broad plant knowledge is helpful but not essential.
* A love for working outdoors.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person