Nursery Worker
About this job
Are you looking to grow your career in the Horticultural Industry?
A plant wholesale business supplying the retail, landscape, and commercial sectors, is seeking a Nursery Worker to join their team. They are part of a larger group of industry-associated businesses and offer a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop in the horticultural field.
Key Responsibilities: • Potting of plants by hand or using a potting machine and placing them out in the nursery. • Picking stock from the nursery as required. • Watering, trimming, weeding, and general plant maintenance. • Spraying with motorized sprayer/knapsack for weed control and pest management. • Collecting orders, preparing plants, labelling, dispatching, and delivering stock. • Operating various machinery and driving when required.
Please note: Reliable transport is required, and this is a non-smoking site.
If you are passionate about horticulture and looking to grow your career with a reputable business, please send your updated CV to Rishabh.gupta002@msd.govt.nz by mentioning job id in the subject line.
Job Requirements
• Previous nursery experience is an advantage. • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. • Ability to work well in a small team environment to achieve goals. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Motivated with a proactive approach and initiative. • Ability to organize and plan tasks effectively.
- Days of work
- Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday 7:30am – 2pm (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 25.00
- Job Category
- Garden and Nursery Labourers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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