Nursery Assistant (Horticulture) job at Romsey Full Time NEW

Do you enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in horticulture? We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable team players to join our plant nursery near Romsey. No prior experience necessary – full training will be provided!

This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis of 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

We offer:

• Rate of pay of up to £12.71 per hour
• Full training and access to our Online Learning Hub
• 20% employee discount in our Garden Centres
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
• Extended Christmas closure
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal, and personal/family matters
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
• Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop.
• Free solo entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, and deals at other gardens nationally

Key responsibilities

• Plant husbandry, growing, and tending plants from small to large specimens
• Lifting, preparing, and packing plants for customer orders
• General nursery maintenance and any other associated tasks

Ideal candidate:

• Self-motivated, with drive and energy
• Enjoys working within a team
• Possesses good attention to detail
• Likes working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Has an interest in horticulture
• Comfortable with the physical nature of the role, which involves tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods

You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people. We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.

If you have the skills, experience or personal attributes we are looking for, please apply, 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.