Our longstanding Berkshire-based client is seeking a plantsperson to join their existing team at their 18-acre nursery.

The company provides plants and props to the film, television and events industry. They are looking for a hard-working individual to join their team of enthusiastic and successful horticulturalists.

You will need a keen interest in Tropical, Indigenous and Mediterranean plants and a desire to learn and develop your knowledge in this area.

Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Duties will include:

* watering, pruning, weeding, potting and general maintenance of containerised stock

* maintenance of irrigation systems

* maintenance of greenhouse systems

* fertilisation

* pest control

* growing of specific crops for productions

* general nursery duties including maintaining a level of presentation and cleanliness in a fast moving site with high turnover of stock leaving and returning to site

Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Requirements:

* Horticulture focused qualification

* Meticulous in attention to detail

* 'can do' attitude

* Work under pressure

* Experience working with crops in a nursery environment

* Familiarity with modern greenhouse technology and systems

* Knowledge of pest and disease identification and control methods

* Understanding of fertilization requirements for containerized specimen plants

Ideally:

* PA1/ PA6

* Familiarity or qualification in the use of nursery machinery (tractor/telehandler)

* Drivers license and own vehicle due to the location of the nursery

Plantsperson - Tropical Plants Hours of work:

* Full time: Mon-Fri, 07:00 - 16:30