STAFF VACANCY ~ Spring 2012
 

Part time seasonal worker
We have a vacancy for a part time (minimum 16 hours per week), seasonal worker to commence within the next few weeks. We can normally offer seasonal work until well into October & sometimes November.  Duties to include all aspects of work within a busy retail / growing plant nursery. You must already have a good knowledge of plants, be very fit, enthusiastic, have good practical skills, be well organized, highly responsible, willing to learn and not afraid of hard work. Good communication skills are desirable. You will be expected to work for 1 day at weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis and able to work on a regular weekly pattern. Current rates are £6.10 ph. with normal entitlements for holiday pro rata to days worked. All employees are registered according to Government regulations for tax and National Insurance.
Staff are provided with protective gloves and aprons and are expected to be of tidy, well groomed appearance wearing clothing in keeping with and suitable for the type of work involved. We operate a no smoking policy within the precincts of the nursery.

Duties involved:
Maintaining stock to include weeding, watering, potting on, labeling, placing plants in their correct locations in the sales beds and general nursery tidiness. Because we are a retail nursery you will often be approached by customers for advice. When competent you will also be expected to serve at the till and answer incoming phone calls. Computer experience would be an advantage.
Fitness is essential. You will be on your feet for long periods and the job involves a lot of carrying and stooping - in all weathers. Forget any illusions about strolling about with trug and watering can!! This can be a demanding job and the pressures can be high especially during early summer. However, there can be a lot of job satisfaction and a sense of achievement plus the opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge about plants whilst enjoying working outside in a friendly, small nursery.

We carry a over 3000 varieties / species of plants from the familiar to the very rare. Our customers range  from the raw beginner to those who have a profound knowledge and enthusiasm for plants. From the humble back yard and window box to a Stately home, Botanic Garden or Royal Palace.

This is a great opportunity to work alongside and learn a wealth of information from Kevin, our herbaceous specialist - his in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for plants is second to non.

If you would like more information please contact either Alan or Kevin on 01799 584362 during normal working hours. If you think you are well suited for this situation please send your current CV, a recent photograph and a letter of application in your own handwriting to Beeches Nursery, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, CB10 2HB or email sales@beechesnursery.co.uk. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 9th February.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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