Nursery Operative

Location: Gilberdyke

Nursery Operatives – Gilberdyke, HU15

We are recruiting Nursery Operatives to join a busy and growing horticultural business based in Gilberdyke, HU15.

These are long-term temp-to-permanent opportunities for people who are genuinely looking for a permanent position and want to build a career within a growing team.

The role is based across a greenhouse and packhouse environment, working with herbal plants grown for medicinal purposes, including plants associated with medicinal products used in the treatment of leukaemia.

The Role
Picking and harvesting plants

Preparing plants for orders and dispatch

Packing plants carefully and efficiently

Working across the greenhouse and packhouse

Checking plants meet quality standards

Following procedures and instructions

Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe

Working as part of a team to meet daily targets

Hours & Pay
Monday to Friday

39 hours per week

Various shift patterns available

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Shifts can start from around 6:00am

Hours may change seasonally depending on business requirements

30-minute unpaid lunch break

£12.85 per hour initially

Increased rate once taken on permanently after 12 weeks

Hours over 39 per week paid at time and a half

Overtime available

What We’re Looking For We’re looking for people who are:

Reliable and hardworking

Comfortable working in a busy greenhouse and packhouse

Flexible with working hours

Able to work at an efficient pace with good attention to detail

Team players

Looking for a long-term opportunity

Keen to learn and develop

Previous horticultural, greenhouse, production or packing experience is beneficial but not essential.

Career Progression There are opportunities to develop and progress within the business, including:

Supervisor positions

FLT Operative

Telehandler Operative

If you’re reliable, willing to learn and looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, we’d love to hear from you