Horticultural Operative
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 12 Jul 2021
- Sectors
- Agriculture & Outdoor
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Do you love the great outdoors?
Our client is looking for a Horticultural Operative to work at their busy, energetic tree nursery on the outskirts of Soham on a full-time contract.
From GBP8.98 per hour.
The working week will be Mon-Fri 08:00 - 16:30 with overtime/weekend work may be required from time to time. Overtime paid at time and a half.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will initially work in the Production department as part of a small team. Other work may be available in a variety of other departments within the business as required on a rotational basis covering key areas within the business and gaining new skills and knowledge along the way.
Key areas are of the business are:
* Production
* Despatch
* Field Production
* Quality Control
You will be working to targets whilst ensuring your department continues to deliver a high standard product expected by our customers.
The Horticultural Operative role is of a physical nature and requires you to work both inside and outside in all conditions and this will include the winter months.
We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic, is self-motivated and has a keen eye for detail.
Requirements
* You must have a genuine interest in Horticulture but also understand that this work is not 'Gardening'.
* Full Clean Driver's license essential.
* Agricultural machinery experience preferred although not essential as full training will be provided.
* PA1 and PA6 qualification preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Avocet Staffing are working as an employment agency on behalf of our client. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, then please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Our client is looking for a Horticultural Operative to work at their busy, energetic tree nursery on the outskirts of Soham on a full-time contract.
From GBP8.98 per hour.
The working week will be Mon-Fri 08:00 - 16:30 with overtime/weekend work may be required from time to time. Overtime paid at time and a half.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will initially work in the Production department as part of a small team. Other work may be available in a variety of other departments within the business as required on a rotational basis covering key areas within the business and gaining new skills and knowledge along the way.
Key areas are of the business are:
* Production
* Despatch
* Field Production
* Quality Control
You will be working to targets whilst ensuring your department continues to deliver a high standard product expected by our customers.
The Horticultural Operative role is of a physical nature and requires you to work both inside and outside in all conditions and this will include the winter months.
We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic, is self-motivated and has a keen eye for detail.
Requirements
* You must have a genuine interest in Horticulture but also understand that this work is not 'Gardening'.
* Full Clean Driver's license essential.
* Agricultural machinery experience preferred although not essential as full training will be provided.
* PA1 and PA6 qualification preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Avocet Staffing are working as an employment agency on behalf of our client. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, then please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion