Nursery Assistant

Position: Full time, permanent position- Monday to Friday

Location: Poplar Lane in Ipswich, Suffolk

We are looking to recruit a Nursery Assistant to join the team at Poplar Lane.

With a focus on quality product, you will be involved in the day to day running of the nursery operation, helping to receive and check supplier stock, and maintain and care for the plants to the high standards our customers expect and deserve.

This varied role will see you working across multiple areas on site where you will assist in the general care, watering and quality checks of all our mail order products, from bulbs and bare roots to summer bedding and hardy nursery stock, to ensure quality is maintained. This role will require you to perform physically demanding duties at times.

You will also be expected to take part in a peak season weekend delivery and watering rota as required to maintain plant health and quality.

What we’re looking for:

  • Motivated with a willingness to learn.
  • Willing to work outside and in changing weather conditions.
  • Able to take on the physical demands of the nature of work involved.
  • Flexibility during peak periods.
  • Previous horticultural experience will be an advantage but not essential – a passion for plants and willingness to learn new skills may be enough from the right candidate.

What we offer:

We believe a successful business and happy employees are intrinsically linked. Our principle values are passion, integrity, quality and teamwork, and they guide us in everything we do.

Our benefits include:

  • Employee assistance programme
  • Company Pension
  • Generous staff discounts
  • Free parking at all our sites

This is a full time permanent position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00.

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