Job Description

We are offering an opportunity to join the team at Walberton Nursery, a well-established wholesale nursery, part of Tristram Plants and the Farplants Group. Walberton Nursery produces in excess of 1 million plants for the garden centre market each year. Working closely with other members of the Tristram Plants, and as part of the Farplants Group, we are proud to be part of a long-standing, market leading organisation.



The 'Nursery Worker Seasonal' role would be expected to deliver set targets and objectives as part of a team. You will be required to carry out a wide range of tasks, to ensure the production meets the required specifications and rates as set out from the start.



On offer are fixed term contracts with starting dates between February and March, with flexible finish dates around July (with the possibility of extending to the end of October).



Working hours up to 31st July; minimum of 44 hours per week as follows:

Monday to Wednesday 07:30 - 17:15

Thursday 07:30 - 13:00

Friday 07:30 - 16:15

Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

Part time work may be considered.

Your primary objective would be to undertake nursery tasks as required by a Supervisor or Team Leader involved in the production of garden plants for customers across the country, and in a timely, safe, and efficient way.



Candidates must have attention to detail and organisational skills. Experience and proven ability in horticulture is a bonus.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to:

Site Supervisors, Team Leaders, or other staff (as assigned by Manager)

Responsible for

Maintaining the required quality and output in doing the tasks as outlined below, to ensure the Nursery's Business Goals are met Following nursery policies and procedures, always ensuring safe working

Outline of Job

Learn to undertake nursery tasks as required by a Supervisor or Team Leader whilst on the job.

Main tasks

Develop an understanding of the Nursery tasks as outlined on the Skills Sheet, which may include all or part of the following:


Ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to throughout and Risk Assessments followed. Despatch work: selecting, tray up, collecting, preparing plants for despatch, labelling, packing, and cling wrapping following procedure as instructed. Potting: machine potting, planting, setting plants down, supplying with pots and plants. Hand potting of young plants or final pots. Watering using hose and lance. Plant care: trimming, weeding, caning, and tying. Propagation: filling trays, collecting, preparing, and sticking in the cuttings. Mini tractor driving, assembly and moving of Danish trolleys. Nursery plant hygiene including disposal of dead or diseased plants and sweeping up. Assist with maintenance work on nursery structures, roads, and facilities. Any other duties as requested by your Team Leader or Supervisor

Throughout all activities teamwork with the ability to work alone for periods, are vital work skills.

Payrate

12.21 per hour

(rate applicable for 18yrs onwards)

268.25 hours paid holiday per year pro rata. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted as soon as possible. If unsuccessful, applicants will be considered for seasonal work at another Tristram Plants nursery.

Applicants are required to have a valid right to work in the UK.

Please note we are closed from 23rd December 2025 to 5th January 2026 so we will reply early January.