Nursery Operative

Job Description

Hedges Direct has an opportunity for a Nursery Operative to join the team based in Euxton. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and you will be offered a competitive hourly rate of £9.26 per hour.Hedges Direct Ltd are online hedging specialists, with decades of industry experience and a culture firmly focused on quality and service. We supply large quantities of hedging to landscapers, garden designers, builders, hotels, pub chains and also a significant proportion to retail customers across the UK and also in parts of Europe.The Nursery Operative role:We are looking for a Nursery Operative to join our growing Nursery and Dispatch Team. You will be working at our busy Nursery Site in Euxton and will be part of our picking and packing operation and help to maintain our high standards of customer service. You will be provided with full on the job training for this role and for the right candidate there are opportunities to learn and progress.You will be required to work some of the Easter and spring bank holiday days, however you will be able to use these holidays on another preferred day.Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working shifts of 7.30am to 4.30pm and 8.30am to 5.30pm (alternate weeks)Key responsibilities of our Nursery Operative:- Picking – Using our John Deer Gators with attached trailers to pick the stock required for customers’ orders from our plant beds and deliver the stock to the packing department.- Packing – Accurately packing customer orders in either boxes or pallets and preparing them for dispatch.- Loading and Unloading - Loading and unloading delivery and collection vehicles in a safe and accurate manner.- Goods inwards – checking that all incoming stock is correct and is the correct quality. Reporting and damaged or missing stock to the Nursery Supervisor. Standing down or storing stock in the correct areas.- Stock Takes – Prepare for and participate in regular stock takes. It is essential that all stock takes are accurate and therefore it is essential that the candidate has good numeracy skills.- Daily Checks - Carrying out daily checks on all vehicles and equipment before use.- Plant care – Maintain the living stock we have on site and reporting any problems to the Nursery Supervisor- Health and Safety – We are committed to keeping everyone in our business safe, therefore it is essential that the candidate adheres to health and safety procedures at all times.- Maintain a neat and tidy warehouse at all times.Knowledge and skills required of our Nursery Operative:- Good literacy and numeracy skills (essential)- Confident personality with a can-do attitude- Impeccable attention to detail- A pro-active person who will use their initiative- A self-starter with a willingness to learn- Excellent organisational skills- Experience in warehouse or fast paced distribution environments would be desirableBenefits of becoming our Nursery Operative:- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and extended Christmas break)- Christmas social events- Company incentive scheme- Free tea and coffee- Auto enrolment pension scheme- Free on-site car parking- Voluntary overtime available during peak periods (paid time and a half)- Training opportunitiesIf you feel you are the right candidate for this Nursery Operative role then please click ‘apply’ now. We’d love to hear from you!