Summer Workers - Horticulture
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Position Overview & Specifications
Walberton Nursery are a family run wholesale ornamental plant grower, who have been operating since 1973. It's diverse and skilled team of 45+ staff produce in excess of 1 million plants for the garden centre market each year. Working closely with other members of Tristram Plants, and as part of the Farplants Group, we are proud to be part of a long-standing, marketing leading organisation.
Walberton Nursery are recruiting Nursery Workers for Summer 2023 to join their busy team. The roles involve working on a wide range of horticultural tasks in a fast paced environment in all weathers. Tasks may include:
- Despatch work: selecting, tray up, collecting, preparing plants for despatch, labelling, packing and cling wrapping, assembling and moving of Danish trolleys
- Potting: by machine and hand, planting, setting down
- Plant care: trimming, weeding, watering using hose and lance, disposal of dead or diseased plants and sweeping up
- Propagation: filling trays, collecting, preparing and sticking cuttings
- Mini-tractor driving
- Maintenance: assisting with upkeep of structures, grounds and facilities
On offer are fixed term contracts with flexible start and finish dates around June, July and August. Working hours up to 30th July are minimum 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
Working hours from 31st July are 39 hours per week:
- Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45
- Friday 08:00 - 15:45
- August Bank Holiday closed
Whilst Walberton Nursery are seeking full time summer workers on the above hours, part time working may also be considered. If you are seeking part time work, please state your preferred working hours/days in the appropriate section of the application form.
Hourly rate of up to £10.65 per hour (overtime up to £13.31) depending on skills and experience. 268.25 hours paid holiday per year pro rata.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1-3 months
Part-time hours: 44 per week
Salary: Up to £10.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Summer Workers - Horticulture roles across Walberton Nursery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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