Horticultural Production Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Operating agricultural vehicles & equipment Planting and Potting Stock Loading / unloading vehicles Tying trees Irrigation System Inspection Health and Safety Teamwork Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Horticultural Production Operative

Full Time Position

Working hours: Mon 7:15am-15:45, Tues-Thurs 7:15am-16:15 and Fri 7:15am-12:45pm (39 Hours).

Holidays: 24 Days Holiday

Salary: Negotiable subject to Experience

Job Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are seeking a horticultural production operative to join our ever-expanding team. The job role will involve all duties concerned in the production and delivery of specimen trees and plants. We are looking for an individual who is an excellent team player with solid-organisational and communication skills. They will demonstrate a willingness to learn and have an excellent work ethic.

The candidate for this role will be highly self-motivated with the ability to demonstrate reliability, initiative, and flexibility, as well as being comfortable and capable of working as part of a team. The position involves working outside in inclement weather conditions, so a love of the outdoors is essential. While previous experience of working in a similar role would be beneficial, full training would be provided for the right candidate.

Please note this job requires a full driver’s license.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Preparing trees for dispatch.
  • Operating agricultural vehicles & equipment.
  • Planting and Potting Stock.
  • Moving large trees.
  • Working outside in all weathers.
  • Loading / unloading vehicles.
  • Loading / unloading trees from trailer by hand.
  • Tying trees
  • Irrigation System Inspection
  • Maintaining good environmental standards.
  • Maintaining good standards of Health and Safety.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV and a separate covering letter to [contact hidden] .

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