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Our longstanding Berkshire-based client is seeking a plantsperson to join their existing team at their 18-acre nursery.
The company provides plants and props to the film, television and events industry. They are looking for a hard-working individual to join their team of enthusiastic and successful horticulturalists.
You will need a keen interest in Tropical, Indigenous and Mediterranean plants and a desire to learn and develop your knowledge in this area.
Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Duties will include:
- watering, pruning, weeding, potting and general maintenance of containerised stock
- maintenance of irrigation systems
- maintenance of greenhouse systems
- fertilisation
- pest control
- growing of specific crops for productions
- general nursery duties including maintaining a level of presentation and cleanliness in a fast moving site with high turnover of stock leaving and returning to site
Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Requirements:
- Horticulture focused qualification
- Meticulous in attention to detail
- 'can do' attitude
- Work under pressure
- Experience working with crops in a nursery environment
- Familiarity with modern greenhouse technology and systems
- Knowledge of pest and disease identification and control methods
- Understanding of fertilization requirements for containerized specimen plants
Ideally:
- PA1/ PA6
- Familiarity or qualification in the use of nursery machinery (tractor/telehandler)
- Drivers license and own vehicle due to the location of the nursery
Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Hours of work:
- Full time: Mon-Fri, 07:00 - 16:30
