Viking Nurseries Ltd are wholesale plant growers for the garden centre and landscaping industries.
A full time vacancy has arisen for an experienced Nursery Assistant to help both in the sales office on an ad hoc basis and also on the nursery itself learning the tasks involved in the production of high quality plants.
Requirements for the office:
Excel Microsoft Office experience is essential, in particular Excel and knowledge of nursery software would be an advantage but full training will be provided.
The ability to work to deadlines.
You must have a confident and polite telephone manner plus the ability to liaise with customers and suppliers, dealing with any queries efficiently and relaying any messages in a timely way as and when required.
Requirements for the nursery:
This is a commercial nursery so tasks will involve potting, pruning, spacing plants on a large scale. We are a small team so the ability to communicate with your peers effectively is a must.
Plant knowledge would be useful but not essential.
A forklift licence would be an advantage.
You must be someone who is keen to learn – this is a multi-faceted role and therefore you must be adaptable to change.
Viking Nurseries is located in a rural area and not on any bus route so you will need your own transport.
Salary negotiable.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Horticultural Assistant
