Plantsperson

Location : Berkshire
Salary : circa £29K
Vacancy type : Permanent
Vacancy ID : 49755

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.

 

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

 

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

 

Hours of work:

  • Full time: Mon-Fri, 07:00 - 16:30

 

Please quote 49755 when speaking with one of our consultants.

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