Overview
Plantsperson – Plants Jobs in Slough, England, UK at Fresh Horticultural Careers
Position: Plantsperson – Tropical Plants
Our longstanding Berkshire-based client is seeking a plants person to join their existing team at their 18-acre nursery.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
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.
Plants person – 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
Plants person – 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
Plants person – Tropical Plants Hours of work:
* Full time:
Mon-Fri, 07:00 – 16:30
Title: Plantsperson – Plants
Company: Fresh Horticultural Careers
Location: Slough, England, UK
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Horticulture, Gardening)
