Horticulture Assistant
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £10.42 – £11.44/hour
Small well managed and friendly site
* With sites all over England, Scotland and Europe
* Varied Horticultural work
* Must have own transport, given the remote location
About the Company
Our client is a reputable and successful organisation involved in the research and cultivation of arable crops. They have sites across Scotland, England and Europe. They are growing their team and looking to add a Horticulture Assistant to the small close knit team in the West Linton area. The position is a full time and permanent position.
Key responsibilities
Working together with the outdoor and laboratory team, you will be looking after all aspects of;
* Laboratory work, propagating and planting of new and existing vegetable varieties
* Preparation and maintenance of grow beds
* Planting and weeding in their poly tunnels
* Watering and fertilising
* Harvesting of vegetables to delivered to client sites
What you will bring to the role
You will be playing an integral part in the research and growth of new vegetable varieties for clients in and around the United Kingdom. You will ideally have a good level of horticultural experience and a passion for the full life cycle of propagation and plant management. In addition you will be an individual with strong initiative and a high level of duty and care. You will also be someone who has the ability to learn quickly, with good attention to detail and to be able to work in a team to record information accurately.
You will be joining a great wee team, who is well managed and offers good flexibility. You can take advantage of their opportunities to learn and grow within if you are passionate and show a willingness to learn.
If you are interested, please Apply now
More Information
- Address West Linton, The Scottish Borders
