Glasshouse Operative

Posted 24 June by Adecco
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Adecco are recruiting for a Glasshouse Operativefor one of their clients to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will:

  • Glasshouse Seasonal work to deliver harvest and seed processing tasks.
  • Undertake a full range of daily glasshouse activities including sowing seeds, transplanting plantlets, tissue-sampling, harvesting and threshing of plants.
  • Carry out seed processing activities including seed cleaning, seed counting (automated) and seed labelling and registering.
  • Responsibility for ensuring glasshouse HSE standards are adhered to.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate should primarily be enthusiastic, consistent in their approach and willing to learn in a vibrant glasshouse production environment with high quality output.
  • Previous experience working within a horticultural or an agricultural production environment.
  • Awareness of growth and care requirements of plant material in the glasshouse.
  • You will need to be able to work in a team environment, understand set procedures and pay attention to detail whilst carrying out some repetitive tasks.
  • You may be required to stand for long periods of time, lift materials and/or transport materials around the nursery so physical stamina and a good level of fitness is important.

Education:

  • GCSE/A-LEVEL
  • Horticultural experience
  • Experience of working in a glasshouse environment
  • Experience working in a small team.

This is a temporary ongoing position.

This role is based onsite.

Next steps:

  • Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview and start as soon as possible!
  • This position will be working from in store with COVID-19 procedures in place
  • Please apply today with your up to date CV.

The Small Print

Whilst we'd love to get back to every applicant, it isn't always possible. So, if you haven't heard from us within 3-5 days, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Required skills

  • production
  • gardening
  • Planting
  • harvesting

Reference: 52943808

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