- Posted 21 August 2025
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationChelmsford
- DisciplineHorticulture
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Reference
KD20398
Horticultural Specialist
Job description
Horticultural Specialist
Essex
£DoE but around £30,000
Are you passionate about plants and dedicated to quality?
This company offers a fast-paced working environment and plenty of opportunities for professional growth.
Tell me more:
This fast-growing online retailer has launched a new site in Essex and needs horticultural experts to ensure plants are healthy, well cared for, and ready for delivery. With over 100 people already in picking and packing, they're now looking for specialists with strong plant knowledge to raise quality standards as the site develops, with show gardens planned for the future.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll assist and guide colleagues in performing plant maintenance tasks. Regularly inspect crops for pests, diseases, or irrigation issues.
You'll prepare and organise stock for customer orders, ensuring quality standards. Load and unload plants for orders and stock.
You will follow procedures to ensure accurate and timely recording of stock movements within the nursery systems.
What You'll Need:
You'll already have a strong passion for an understanding of horticulture, preferably in a commercial setting. A recognised horticultural qualification is desirable, but not essential.
Your spray licences will also be a big advantage, but don't worry if you don't have these, this company are open to putting the right person through their training.
Tell Me More:
If you love plants and are eager to grow professionally, we'd love to chat with you!
Please call Kieran on 01780 480 530 or look me up on LinkedIn and message me there. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date; just send whatever you have.
