We are looking for a Production Assistant to join our client on a full time and permanent basis. This is primarily outdoors and will involve working with our clients’ field team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and practical person to join a growing and collaborative team based in Tenbury Wells. Although training will be provided, an individual in a similar role and/or understanding, and ideally experience, of basic tool usage would be preferred.

What you can expect:

• Working hours: 7:30am – 5pm on Monday - Thursday & 7:30am - 12.45pm on Friday
• Pay rate: £11.44 per hour (negotiable for those with previous experience in a similar role)
• Overtime available at a higher rate. Overtime availability includes,  Friday: 2pm – 4pm (optional or compulsory depending on time of year),  Saturday: 7:30am – 11am (optional)
•  Annual leave: 23 days plus 8 days bank holiday
• Fortnightly pay
• Full training will be given and progression opportunities are available
•  Staff discount
• Company rewards scheme
• his is a permanent position, based on the successful completion of a probationary period which will be partially worked as a temp through Recruitment Direct Leominster

 What you will be doing:

• Working as part of the production team, growing a wide range of trees from propagation to retail sale
• Carrying out various roles within the tree nursery such as budding, planting, grafting, and lifting of bare root trees
•  Attaching canes, ties, and other materials as part of the production process and according to the specification required

There may be additional duties required

What we are looking for:

• Enthusiastic, keen to learn new skills and determined to meet deadlines
• Must be able work outside in all weathers, and still smile
• Enjoy working as part of a team which takes great pride in their work
• his is a physically demanding role, the successful candidate will be required to lift and complete manual work
• We would require excellent attention to detail as you will be working with young delicate plants for growing on and for sale
• You will need to be reliable, flexible, and punctual with a good work ethic