Horticulture Assistant

Horticulture Assistant

Location: IpswichHours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 (40 hours per week)Salary: £26,436 per annum

The Opportunity

I'm recruiting for a Nursery Operative to join a busy horticultural team in Ipswich. This is a hands-on role supporting the care and maintenance of nursery stock, ensuring plants remain healthy, well-presented, and ready for dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

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• Watering, feeding, and caring for plants to maintain quality standards
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• Carrying out plant health and quality checks
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• Potting surplus stock to extend product life and reduce waste
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• Assisting with plant passport labelling
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• Keeping glasshouses, polytunnels, and nursery areas clean, tidy, and weed-free
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• Supporting stock checks and maintaining accurate records
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• Assisting with deliveries and associated paperwork
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• Reporting quality, maintenance, or health and safety concerns promptly
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• Ensuring plants are stored correctly at the end of each shift
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• Supporting fertiliser application programmes
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• Assisting with pest and disease management where relevant licences are held
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• Operating a forklift where licensed and required
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About You

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• A genuine interest in horticulture and plant care
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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
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• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently and as part of a team
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• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment
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• Previous horticultural or nursery experience is advantageous
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• Forklift and/or spraying licences would be beneficial
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• Due to the location, you will need to drive
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What's on Offer

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• Full-time, permanent position
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• Monday to Friday working pattern with early finish afternoons
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• Opportunity to develop horticultural skills and knowledge
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• Supportive team environment
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• Salary of £26,436 per annum
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If you're passionate about plants and enjoy working in a practical, outdoor environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Rachel Dunham in Ipswich for more information.