About
Employer description
Howard Nurseries is one of the country's largest wholesale perennial specialists.
Established fifty years ago from humble origins our business, like our plants, has grown steadily in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
The nursery was founded as a partnership in 1969. The partners had a dream, many years of practical experience, a few stock plants and half an acre of poor, rented land.
Having steadily grown, the nursery now covers over 100 acres making it one of the foremost perennial producers in Great Britain.
Over the years we have strived to develop valued and long-term relationships with our customers and suppliers.
Main description
We are looking for help in our container plant area.
- Help with collecting orders to send to dispatch.
- Potting and standing plants down outside in container area.
- Hand watering plants
- Husbandry of plants of pruning and weeding
- Training of jobs would be given.
Person requirements
- This role would suit someone who enjoys being outside working on their own or in a small group.
- A flexible approach of the option of working in other departments if increased workload in those areas.
- Physical fit as role involves mainly standing and walking most of the day.
We are looking for 2-3 days minimum per week which could increase to 5 days per week over summer. Business working hours are 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday Friday 8am to 3.30pm
Own transport would be an advantage or live close.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role please email payroll@howardnurseries.co.uk
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 25/04/2025
Salary
Wage dependent on age
Location
This job is located in Wortham, Diss, Norfolk
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