General Nursery Worker (Container) Apprentice

General nursery worker (container)

You will be working within the containers department; you will move around the different areas of the nursery depending on the priority of workload to ensure the crops are maintained to the required level. You will be working in both inside and outside areas, including glasshouse, polytunnels and field cropping areas.

The main duties will include.

Working within the container unit to help with all crop husbandry of area Weeding Trimming Moving Watering Grading Adhering to all health and safety rules on site To work as part of a team to be productive and motivated in all aspects of workload

Key Attributes

Good time keeping Conscientious Good attention to detail Ability to follow instructions Ability to work as a team Able to self-motivate when working individually

Training:
You will be attending Hadlow college one day per month, to meet the requirements of the knowledge, skills and behaviours Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid PA1 Spraying – Safe Use of Pesticides PA6 Spraying – Handheld applicator Spraying Equipment

Training Outcome:

For successful apprentice to continue their progress within the business. Get on Development training course to gain overall knowledge of horticultural business processes and possibly advance to Team Leader’s position.

Employer Description:
Palmstead Nurseries - Over 50 years Experience in Providing Wholesale Plant Suppliers For over 50 years Palmstead Nurseries have been producing quality nursery stock to meet the needs of the Landscape and Amenity industry. Since our small beginnings in 1968; nestled deep within the North Downs, our company has grown to meet demand and is now situated on a single, highly efficient 53 hectare site in the heart of the Kent countryside. Annual production has increased to in excess of one million containers and two hundred thousand field grown trees. We now stock a huge, diverse range of products to suit any purpose and we pride ourselves in our ability to provide you with premium quality plants at affordable prices.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7.30am- 4pm with a 30min unpaid lunch break

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Basic understanding of Plants