Tree Nursery Operative

Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and like the idea of spending your working day outdoors rather than being stuck inside?I''m recruiting for a Tree Nursery Operative to join an ambitious and growing tree nursery near Biggleswade. The nursery specialises in producing semi-mature trees, hedging and large shrubs, with its trees ultimately planted in parks, streets, schools and new communities across the UK.For someone looking to build a long-term career in horticulture, arboriculture or nursery production, this is an excellent place to start or take your next step.What will you be doing?This is a very varied role, and you won''t spend every day doing the same thing.Working as part of a small, hands-on nursery team, your responsibilities will include:Growing and caring for trees including pruning, potting, caning, feeding, transplanting and planting.Monitoring trees for pests, diseases and general plant health, taking action where required.Maintaining the nursery through weeding, spraying, grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming and general grounds work.Helping maintain and repair irrigation systems and supporting fertiliser and fertigation programmes.Preparing trees to a high standard for customer orders and dispatch.Safely loading and unloading trees and assisting with deliveries when required.Operating agricultural vehicles, machinery and equipment, with appropriate training provided.Helping to keep the wider site organised, tidy and operating to high environmental and ..... full job details .....