Grower | Peterborough
- Employer
- MorePeople
- Location
- England, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 14 Apr 2021
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Grower Jobs
- Sector
- Garden Centres & Nurseries, Growing
Job Details
We are working on an exciting opportunity to work with a successful commercial nursery based near Peterborough.
About our Client
Our client is a successful mail-order plant business and grow a wide variety of plants over 16 acres. They have their own packhouse on-site and supply a wide range of plants including bedding, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Due to expansion, they are looking for a Grower to join their busy team.
About the Role
The role will involve a number of tasks to support the growing operation. You will be responsible for monitoring pest and diseases, applying biological controls and mixing and applying feeds. You will be watering, maintaining glasshouse environments, and carrying out general plant husbandry work. As a grower, you will be required to learn how the business operates, and successfully support the nursery in all elements of crop production.
The Ideal Candidate
You will ideally hold a horticulture qualification and looking for your first role within a nursery or have previously worked in a commercial nursery environment. PA1 and PA6 are desirable. You will be familiar with Microsoft and excel and hold a full UK driving licence.
How to Apply
If you think this is the role for you, apply below! Alternatively, contact Sarah on 01780 480530 or sarah@morepeople.co.uk
Company
MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.
Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.
- Website
- http://www.morepeople.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01780 480530
- Location
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Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom
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