Nursery Operative
Nursery Operative
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£12.85/hour
Category
Agriculture
Job Description
Nursery Operatives – Gilberdyke, HU15We are recruiting Nursery Operatives to join a busy and growing horticultural business based in Gilberdyke, HU15.
These are long-term temp-to-permanent opportunities for people who are genuinely looking for a permanent position and want to build a career within a growing team.
The role is based across a greenhouse and packhouse environment, working with herbal plants grown for medicinal purposes, including plants associated with medicinal products used in the treatment of leukaemia.
The Role
Picking and harvesting plants
Preparing plants for orders and dispatch
Packing plants carefully and efficiently
Working across the greenhouse and packhouse
Checking plants meet quality standards
Following procedures and instructions
Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe
Working as part of a team to meet daily targets
Hours & Pay
Monday to Friday
39 hours per week
Various shift patterns available
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Shifts can start from around 6:00am
Hours may change seasonally depending on business requirements
30-minute unpaid lunch break
£12.85 per hour initially
Increased rate once taken on permanently after 12 weeks
Hours over 39 per week paid at time and a half
Overtime available
What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for people who are:
Reliable and hardworking
Comfortable working in a busy greenhouse and packhouse
Flexible with working hours
Able to work at an efficient pace with good attention to detail
Team players
Looking for a long-term opportunity
Keen to learn and develop
Previous horticultural, greenhouse, production or packing experience is beneficial but not essential.
Career ProgressionThere are opportunities to develop and progress within the business, including:
Supervisor positions
FLT Operative
Telehandler Operative
If you’re reliable, willing to learn and looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, we’d love to hear from you