Tree Nursery Operative

Hays Construction and Property • Temporary • Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom • £17.40 / hour • 3w ago

Your new company
You will be working for a Government agency who look after Scotland's national forests and land, totalling 650,000 hectares. Due to a project being signed off, they are looking for multiple operatives to work as part of their 30-person team on site for a 6-month contract in the Elgin area.
Your new role
You will be undertaking the following duties on site:

Manual handling of trees, moving the trees into a state-of-the-art greenhouse to ensure survival over the winter months.
Working outdoors in challenging all weather conditions
Working on pest & disease monitoring, irrigation and spraying operations as directed by the supervisors.
Comfortable working as part of a team and individually as the role dictates.
Sorting and packing trees inside the workshop as directed by the team leaders.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be physically fit and ideally used to working outdoors, either in a similar environment or from another industry. Due to the nature of the work, you do not require a CSCS Card to be considered for this position. However, a driving licence would be desired but not essential due to the site location.
What you'll get in return
You will be offered a contract until the start of summer 2027 which will see you through the winter months. You will be paid weekly and receive the option of paid annual leave. You will receive regular updates from your Hays consultant.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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