Job Title: Nursery Operative
Location: Laugharne, Carmarthenshire
Job Type: Temporary (Until March)
Pay: £12.71/hr
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Includes a 15-min morning break & 30-min lunch break)
Job Description:
We are looking for a reliable, hardworking Nursery Operative to join our client’s team in Laugharne. This is an active, outdoor position combining horticultural production with rock product manufacturing.
Whether you’re helping grow native flora or preparing products for dispatch, this role offers great variety in a hands-on environment. Full training is provided!
Responsibilities:
- Assist in making and assembling rock rolls, rock mattresses, and aqua rock bags to specification.
- Help grow native plants from seeds and cuttings, including coir mat planting and seed harvesting.
- Pick, process, and prepare plant and rock product orders, including loading finished goods onto flatbed trailers.
- Maintain high-quality standards by weeding, watering, and monitoring stock health across polytunnels and nursery grounds.
- Safely operate automated machinery and hand tools while keeping production areas clean, organised, and safe.
Requirements:
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (including rain, cold, and heat).
- Ability to routinely lift, carry, and manoeuvre materials and products (such as rock bags, plant stock, and equipment) weighing up to 25kg.
- Strong work ethic with a positive, team-player attitude.
- Previous horticultural, nursery, or factory experience is a plus, but not essential – full training provided.
- Full UK driving licence desirable, but not essential.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Work alongside an experienced, friendly crew in a scenic location.
- Enjoy weekends off!
How to Apply:
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Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community
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