Why Work for Us?
Majestic Trees is proud to be an employee-owned company since 2023. Over the past 24 years, we have built a nationwide reputation of growing the finest trees in the UK, of over 550 varieties in AirPots from 35 to 5,000 litres. We have won the UK Grower of the Year a record 4 times, and other industry awards including BALI’s 2024 Employer Excellence Award. We are an equal opportunity employer recognised by ‘Investors in People’ to ‘Gold Level’ standard. We offer the industry’s best benefits package and share 25% of the companies’ profits equally with all team members twice per year. We are a forward-thinking company, striving to always be at the forefront of tree production technology.
Job Summary
Majestic Trees are looking to expand our Nursery team. The job involves all aspects of tree production from the unloading of new stock through to the preparation of finished trees for customers. An exceptional candidate will have had horticultural training, tree production experience, and have the ability to drive machinery, though we would be very willing to invest in the right individual to develop these skills. An excellent work ethic within a team, a willingness to work in all weathers and good communication and organisational skills are also important.
The applicant will ideally hold a UK drivers’ licence and show personal attributes such as flexibility, initiative, and reliability.
Responsibilities
· Unloading and handling semi mature trees using machinery safely and proficiently.
- Moving, setting out, tying up and potting trees, shrubs and hedging plants.
- Growing trees efficiently using best horticultural practise; pruning, feeding, spraying (PA1 & PA6).
- Monitoring and adjusting the irrigation system including some weekend duties.
- Working in accordance to Health and Safety Policy, including using and understanding Risk Assessments.
- Operating heavy machinery and equipment (training provided).
- Complying with environmental standards.
- Filling in and submitting paperwork
All team members may be asked to provide support to other teams as needed.
Personal Qualities: You must be an excellent team player who has a positive, can-do attitude, is logical, organised, and personable. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, reliable, have initiative and an excellent work ethic and be willing to learn.
You will need to be flexible to manage varied schedules, resilient to work in all weathers and physically fit to sensibly meet task demands.
Experience: Candidates ideally will have worked in horticulture, landscaping, or the nursery business, but we are willing to train an exceptional applicant with the right aptitude.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to Helen Morgan, HR & Finance Director at [email protected] or call 01582 843 881.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship, Graduate
Pay: £26,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
