Horticulture Assistant

Horticulture Assistant Location: Ipswich Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 (40 hours per week) Salary: £26,436 per annum The Opportunity I'm recruiting for a Nursery Operative to join a busy horticultural team in Ipswich. This is a hands-on role supporting the care and maintenance of nursery stock, ensuring plants remain healthy, well-presented, and ready for dispatch. Key Responsibilities • Watering, feeding, and caring for plants to maintain quality standards • Carrying out plant health and quality checks • Potting surplus stock to extend product life and reduce waste • Assisting with plant passport labelling • Keeping glasshouses, polytunnels, and nursery areas clean, tidy, and weed-free • Supporting stock checks and maintaining accurate records • Assisting with deliveries and associated paperwork • Reporting quality, maintenance, or health and safety concerns promptly • Ensuring plants are stored correctly at the end of each shift • Supporting fertiliser application programmes • Assisting with pest and disease management where relevant licences are held • Operating a forklift where licensed and required About You • A genuine interest in horticulture and plant care • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality • Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently and as part of a team • Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment • Previous horticultural or nursery experience is advantageous • Forklift and/or spraying licences would be beneficial • Due to the location, you will need to drive What's on Offer • Full-time, permanent position • Monday to Friday working pattern with early finish afternoons • Opportunity to develop horticultural skills and knowledge • Supportive team environment • Salary of £26,436 per annum If you're passionate about plants and enjoy working in a practical, outdoor environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Rachel Dunham in Ipswich for more information.