Our longstanding Berkshire-based client is seeking a plantsperson to join their existing team at their 18-acre nursery.
The company provides plants and props to the film, television and events industry. They are looking for a hard-working individual to join their team of enthusiastic and successful horticulturalists.
You will need a keen interest in Tropical, Indigenous and Mediterranean plants and a desire to learn and develop your knowledge in this area.
Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Duties will include:
* watering, pruning, weeding, potting and general maintenance of containerised stock
* maintenance of irrigation systems
* maintenance of greenhouse systems
* fertilisation
* pest control
* growing of specific crops for productions
* general nursery duties including maintaining a level of presentation and cleanliness in a fast moving site with high turnover of stock leaving and returning to site
Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Requirements:
* Horticulture focused qualification
* Meticulous in attention to detail
* 'can do' attitude
* Work under pressure
* Experience working with crops in a nursery environment
* Familiarity with modern greenhouse technology and systems
* Knowledge of pest and disease identification and control methods
* Understanding of fertilization requirements for containerized specimen plants
Ideally:
* PA1/ PA6
* Familiarity or qualification in the use of nursery machinery (tractor/telehandler)
* Drivers license and own vehicle due to the location of the nursery
Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Hours of work:
* Full time: Mon-Fri, 07:00 - 16:30