Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have an interest in horticulture?
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and adaptable team player to work as Nursery Assistant within the potting team at our Hillier Wholesale Nursery at our plant nursery near Romsey, Hampshire.
The role involves working outside in inclement weather conditions, so the love of the outdoors is essential. Whilst previous experience of working in a similar role would be beneficial, full training would be provided for the right candidate.
The candidate must also be comfortable with the physical nature of the role, which involves tasks such as manual handling, lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
This is a permanent, full-time position, offered at 39 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday, 7:30am–4:00pm, and Friday, 7:30am–3:00pm.
We offer:
1. Rate of pay of up to £12.21 per hour
2. Full training
3. Online Learning Hub
4. Employee discount of 20%
5. 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
6. Free on-site parking
7. Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop
8. Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
9. Free access to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally
Key responsibilities:
Potting
10. preparing plants for potting
11. potting with the ‘potting machine’
12. setting down crops
13. setting up and moving the machine and conveyor belts
Other tasks
14. Plant husbandry, growing and tending plants from small to large specimens
15. Lifting and preparing and packing plants for customer orders
16. General nursery maintenance and any other associated tasks
17. Creating plant displays
18. Assisting goods in
Our ideal candidate:
19. Self-motivated, with drive and energy
20. Enjoy working within a team and able to work alone
21. Possess good attention to detail
22. Excellent time management skills
23. Likes working outdoors
24. Has an interest in horticulture
Here at Hillier Nurseries, being the best remains at the heart of everything we do. Now with 22 garden centres and 4 nurseries across the south of England and a head office in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, we are always on the look-out for inspirational individuals to join our growing team. We care about how we do business and are proud of our history and heritage and take our responsibility towards the environment seriously.
If you feel you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply now, we would love to hear from you!
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.