Plant Installation Labourer - Temporary

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for two Plant Installation Labourers to assist an experienced team of Plant Technicians with a commercial plant installation project in Reading, Berkshire.

This is a short-term temporary assignment starting Tuesday 10th November, with work confirmed for Tuesday and Wednesday and the possibility of an additional day on Thursday 12th November.

You’ll be supporting the installation team by moving plants, carrying pots and planters, transporting materials around the site and assisting with general labouring duties.

This is a practical, hands-on position that would suit someone with previous labouring experience who is physically fit, reliable and happy to support an experienced installation team.

A valid CSCS card is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Technicians with a commercial plant installation.
• Move and position plants, pots and planters around the site.
• Carry and transport materials to the required installation areas.
• Support the team with unloading and distributing plants and materials where required.
• Help keep the working area clean, tidy and organised.
• Carry out general labouring duties as directed by the installation team.
• Follow site Health & Safety procedures and safe manual handling practices.
• Work efficiently as part of a team to help complete the installation.

Requirements

• Valid CSCS card - essential.
• Previous general labouring or site experience.
• Comfortable with physical work, including lifting and moving plants, pots and materials.
• Available to work Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th November, with flexibility for Thursday 12th November if required.
• Able to travel reliably to the site in Reading for a 7.00am start.
• Willing to follow instructions and work alongside experienced Plant Technicians.

Previous plant installation or horticultural experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Skills & Qualities

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual handling duties safely.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Practical and able to follow instructions.
• Safety-conscious with good attention to detail.

Working Hours

7.00am to 4.00pm.

Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th November 2026, with the possibility of an additional day on Thursday 12th November.

Candidates must be available for both confirmed days and ideally the potential third day.

Location

Reading, Berkshire.

The successful candidates must be able to travel to the installation site for a 7.00am start.

What's On Offer

• £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay, equivalent to £14.24 per hour including holiday pay.
• Two days of confirmed temporary work, with the possibility of a third day.
• Full-day shifts from 7.00am to 4.00pm.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Plant Technicians.
• Practical commercial plant installation experience.
• Immediate short-term temporary assignment.