Horticultural & Maintenance Assistant
4 weeks ago
**Job Title**:Horticultural & Maintenance Assistant**
**Location**:West Linton, Scottish Borders
**Reporting to**: ProSeed Manager
**Business Overview**
Greens Of Soham farm in excess of 2,000 Ha in the UK, primarily in East Anglia but with operations in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. Our primary focus is potatoes and beetroot and we are the largest grower of these crops in the UK. In addition, we grow onions alongside traditional cereal and sugar beet crops.
ProSeed is our high grade mini tuber production facility, with the capacity to produce 1.5 million tubers per annum from both substrate and our bespoke aeroponics systems. The facility is comprised of laboratory, two glasshouses, seven separate poly tunnels, cold store & grader.
**Job Summary**
We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join the small team at ProSeed on a permanent basis. We are seeking a Horticultural Assistant who will also support us a Maintenance Assistant.
Duties will be varied and training given but key tasks include:
- Planting, harvesting and grading the tubers
- Repairing of growing systems and boxes
- General groundworks and daily maintenance
- Other tasks as needed
Whilst experience is not essential, the right person will have the ability to learn quickly, have good attention to detail and be able to record information accurately. Due to the nature of the manual tasks, good motor skills and concentration are essential. Applicants should also be able to take on the maintenance tasks required using tools as required.
**Requirements**:
Whilst experience is not essential, the right person will have the ability to learn quickly, have good attention to detail and be able to record information accurately. Due to the nature of the manual tasks, good motor skills and concentration are essential. Applicants should also be able to take on the maintenance tasks required using tools as required.
Telehandler licence desirable but not essential (official training will be given).
Applicants must have the relevant right to work in the UK and have excellent English language
(verbal and writing) skills.
The role is based in West Linton (EH46 7AA) and applicants must be able to reliably commute daily.
**Contract Details**
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm with over time available at peak times, immediate start available.
Salary & Benefits include National Minimum Wage or above, employer matched pension enrolment
(salary sacrifice scheme) and life assurance (after 6 months service).
On-site parking available
**Salary**: From £10.50 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Linton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Horticulture: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/05/2023
Expected start date: 08/05/2023
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