Contract : Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by : Signing up to an approved Umbrella Company
Requirements
* Own transport required
Horticultural Plant Nursery Workers – Sittingbourne, Kent
The Best Connection is currently recruiting for Horticultural Plant Nursery Workers to join one of our clients based in Sittingbourne, Kent.
This role offers a variety of positions across different parts of the nursery, making it suitable for a wide range of candidates.
Important Information:
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including hot greenhouse environments during peak summer months.
* Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour / £14.78 for Umbrella Payroll Workers
* Start Date: Mid-March, running until late August (with potential for ongoing work for the right candidates)
* Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM – 16:30 PM
Available Roles:
Order Picker
* Picking plant orders for dispatch
* Loading trailers
* Learning about different plant species
* Cleaning pots and preparing orders
* Manual lifting involved (some plants weigh over 25kg)
* Deadheading and tidying plants for dispatch
* This role can be physically demanding
Bedding Down
* Working outdoors, setting flower beds
* Manual removal of larger plants/shrubs
* Physical work required
* Previous experience driving a small tractor is advantageous
Potting Line
* Working alongside potting machines
* Potting small plants, weeding, and planting
* Quality control, grading, deadheading, and general plant maintenance
* Watering and caring for plants
* A lighter role suitable for a wider range of candidates
Ideal Candidate:
* Adaptable and able to handle various tasks
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Interested in horticulture
* Previous tractor driving experience is a plus
Benefits:
* 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata, including statutory holidays)
* Weekly pay (every Friday)
* Online payslips
* 24-hour on-call support
* Pension scheme
* Personal accident insurance
If you are interested in this role, apply today!
Benefits
* Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
* 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
* Canteen
* Ongoing Assignment
* Overtime Available
* Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
* Training Provided
Maidstone
Sittingbourne
maidstone@thebestconnection.co.uk
Call Carl on 01622 664999