Lane, , , West , BN18 0AS Lake Lane, Barnham, , , PO22 0AL Tel: 01243 551817 Tel: 01243 551277 Web: www.walberton-nursery.co.uk Family owned wholesale plant growers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Nursery Worker Seasonal Responsible to: Manager

Responsible for  Maintaining the required quality and output in doing the tasks as outlined below, to ensure the Nursery’s Business Goals are met  Following nursery policies and procedures, ensuring safe working at all times

Outline of Job  Undertake nursery tasks as required by a Supervisor or Team Leader

Main tasks Nursery tasks as outlined on the Skills Sheet, which may include all or part of the following:

 Despatch work: selecting, tray up, collecting, preparing plants for despatch, labelling, packing and cling wrapping following procedure as instructed.  Potting: machine potting, planting, setting plants down, supplying with pots and plants. Hand potting of young plants or final pots.  Watering using hose and lance.  Plant care: trimming, weeding, caning and tying.  Propagation: filling trays, collecting, preparing and sticking in the cuttings.  Mini-tractor driving, assembly and moving of Danish trolleys.  Nursery plant hygiene including disposal of dead or diseased plants and sweeping up.  Assist with maintenance work on nursery structures, roads and facilities.  Any other duties as requested by your Team Leader or Supervisor  Ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to throughout and Risk Assessments followed.

Throughout all activities teamwork with the ability to work alone for periods, are vital work skills.

Authority  As delegated by your Line Manager or Supervisor

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