Horticultural Grower
- Employer
- Kings Hill Nurseries
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands
- Salary
- £22,651 per annum
- Closing date
- 15 Jan 2020
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Grower Jobs, Technical Jobs
- Sector
- Horticultural Specialist, Garden Centres & Nurseries, Growing
Salary: £22,651 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (including some weekends)
Do you like working with interesting people? Are you dedicated and creative? Are you looking for a rewarding and diverse role in a dynamic environment?
If so, you may be just who Newpath Ventures are looking for!
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Grower (Plants) to work full time at Kings Hill Nurseries just outside Coventry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the growing of high quality plants for sale to trade and retail customers to agreed growing and production plans in a team setting, working with adults with learning difficulties and volunteers.
You will have the responsibility of reviewing and preparing annual growing plans and ensuring the variety, quality and quantity of plants for retail.
You will have a strong knowledge and experience of growing plants in a commercial environment and will be able to guide and advise colleagues and customers.
You will also have a horticultural qualification of a minimum level 2 NVQ (or equivalent) and a good general knowledge of bedding and hardy plants. Experience of working with vulnerable adults is an advantage, as is experience of working in a retail setting and dealing with customers.
A full driving license and your own transport is desirable as the nursery is in a remote location and is not well supported by public transport.
Applicants will be expected to complete a personal profile via email.
Life Path Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Registered Charity 1013242
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