Join the Team at YouGarden!
Thank You for your interest in working with us. We currently have the following vacancies
We firmly believe that gardening really is for everyone however big or small your plot. As a team of keen gardeners ourselves, with over 100 years' horticultural experience between us, we are totally committed to making sure you receive great quality products, supported by the service you deserve, delivered 'nursery fresh' in a timely way and all at great value for money!
Grower Supervisor
Long Lane Nursery, Gedney Hill
The Role
- Maintaining correct moisture levels of the crops.
- Crop trimming and spacing as required.
- Mixing / applying feeds and checking nutrient levels
- Maintaining Glasshouse environments, including daily maintaining checks on all relevant machinery and systems.
- Monitoring of P&D in your area.
- Chemical application, PA1 and PA6 certificates would be an advantage, however training may be available.
- Maintaining chemical and fertiliser inventories.
- Applying Biological controls.
- Irrigation system maintenance.
- All other plant husbandry work.
What we'd like from you
- Ability to work independently.
- Team player
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Self-motivated
- A willingness to learn
- Must haves:
- Full driving Licence
- Commercial horticultural experience.
- Technical knowledge of growing principles
- Experience of leading a team.
- Be familiar with Excel and Microsoft Office.
Salary
- Full Time: 40 hrs per week / Salary starting at 35K
- Excellent career and development opportunities to the right applicants.
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- Free parking.
- Staff discount.
To apply for this position, please email [email protected] along with your full CV and covering letter.
Horticultural Grower
Long Lane Nursery, Gedney Hill
The Role
- Maintaining correct moisture levels of the crops.
- Crop trimming and spacing as required.
- Mixing / applying feeds and checking nutrient levels
- Maintaining Glasshouse environments, including daily maintaining checks on all relevant machinery and systems.
- Monitoring of P&D in your area.
- Maintaining chemical and fertiliser inventories.
- Applying Biological controls.
- Irrigation system maintenance.
- All other plant husbandry work.
What we'd like from you
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Team player
- Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Self-motivated
- A willingness to learn
Must haves:
- Full driving Licence
- Commercial horticultural experience.
- Technical knowledge of growing principles
- Experience of leading a team.
- Be familiar with Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Chemical application, PA1 and PA6 certificates would be an advantage, however training may be available.
Salary
- Full Time: 40 hrs per week / Salary £25k+ - based on experience.
- Excellent career and development opportunities to the right applicants.
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- Free parking.
- Staff discount.
To apply for this position, please email [email protected] along with your full CV and covering letter.