AddressGENERAL WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION
We are a market leading customer focused organisation that supply high-quality plants to the wholesale market based across 4 Nurseries in West Sussex. We are proud to be part of the Farplants Group who are highly regarded in the industry for their sales and marketing of Horticultural Products.
You will be given a short induction course outlining the work you will be expected to do. You will be introduced to your Line Leader who will direct your work activities.
There will be a short health and safety briefing
The work is physical sometimes, including lifting plants, conveyors or other items on the nursery. A degree of physical fitness is an advantage.
Much of the work is carried out in the greenhouses or polytunnels which provide shelter from bad weather. However, there are occasions where outside working is required.
Good time keeping is essential. You will be expected to start and finish at the times specified and to respect the timings of lunch and other breaks.
Reporting directly your Team Leader your duties will include
· General nursery tasks including spacing, planting, trimming, pinching, weeding, caning, tying, bed prep, propagating, despatching, selecting.
· Packing plants to customers specifications making sure all dead leaves or flowers are removed.
· Using hand tying machines
· Lifting plants onto the trolleys.
· Moving loaded trolleys of plants and shrubs around the nursery.
· Sweeping up and keeping work station and nursery tidy.
· Other tasks as requested by your team leader.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
· Good communication skills
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Dexterity skills
· Basic English language ability
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months
Salary: £10.65 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 39 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barnham, PO22 0AQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SeasonalJan24
Expected start date: 15/01/2024
