178 Horticultural jobs in the United Kingdom

Seasonal Outdoor Horticultural Worker - Rose Harvest (Oct-March)

Location: Maidstone

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal (October - March, with Christmas break)

Schedule: 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday, Overtime available

Pay: 12.21 Per Hour

Start Date: Immediate

The Best Connection is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Outdoor Horticultural Workers to join our client's friendly plant nursery team for the busy rose harvesting season. If you enjoy physical, outdoor work and being part of a supportive hands-on environment, this is the role for you!

You'll be working outdoors in the fields, helping with the harvesting of rose root plants during the winter months. This is a physically demanding role that involves digging roses from the ground using forks, as well as working alongside tractors and pulling machinery to lift the crops.

The work will run from October through to March (with a break over Christmas), and every day will bring a new challenge as you play a vital part in the production process at this well-established nursery.

• Digging roses from the ground by hand using forks
• Assisting with tractor and pulling machine operations for rose lifting
• Preparing and maintaining harvested plants
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Working as part of a friendly, supportive team to meet daily targets

• Previous outdoor, horticultural, farming, or landscaping experience is an advantage
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions (cold, wet, muddy fields)
• Good physical fitness and stamina (role is hands-on and active)
• Dependable, punctual, and available to start immediately

• Stable, full-time seasonal work (October - March, with Christmas break)
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Active, physical work in the fresh air
• Overtime opportunities available

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

• Relevant experience
• Good attention to detail
• Safety-conscious approach.

Plant Manager

Our client is one of the largest garden centres businesses in the country they are now seeking a Horticultural Manager/Plant Manager for a site they have in Northampton.

Ideally you will have Horticultural and supervisory knowlege, either from a garden centre, seasonal retail, or nursery enviornment.

Working in the plant area is a high volume environment with a fast turnaround. The successful candidate should be physically fit as this is a very hands on role. A good knowledge of plants is essential to the role as is good customer service and a high standard of visual merchandising.

The successful candidate will preferably possess either a horticultural qualification, will be in training or had practical horticultural experience

Duties include:

Actively working in the daily horticultural tasks of the Centre.
Assisting the Centre Manager to maximise sales and profit by ensuring the efficient and effective management to Company standards, of the commerciality, merchandising, replenishment and housekeeping across the Garden Centre.
Establish and maintain high horticultural and retail standards.
Manage and support overall plant health within the Centre.
Lead and motivate the staff in their team.
Manage stock control of the department.
Support Centre Manager in daily H&S tasks and paperwork, ensuring Health & Safety standards are always adhered to and maintained.
Generate ideas and assist in the development of even better methods of working within the department.
Help to achieve a high standard of customer service.
Assist with complaints and queries from staff and customers.
Assist where needed with the recruitment, training, development and individual performance of staff within the Centre to a high standard.
Carry out additional duties as and when required such as managing store and to attend events in the absence of the Centre Manger.
Assist when needed to effectively and efficiently plan and manage key events such as Christmas, Bank Holidays and Season Centre change

• Relevant experience
• Good attention to detail
• Safety-conscious approach.

Seasonal Outdoor Horticultural Worker - Rose Harvest (Oct-March)

Location: Maidstone

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal (October - March, with Christmas break)

Schedule: 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday, Overtime available

Pay: 12.21 Per Hour

Start Date: Immediate

The Best Connection is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Outdoor Horticultural Workers to join our client's friendly plant nursery team for the busy rose harvesting season. If you enjoy physical, outdoor work and being part of a supportive hands-on environment, this is the role for you!

You'll be working outdoors in the fields, helping with the harvesting of rose root plants during the winter months. This is a physically demanding role that involves digging roses from the ground using forks, as well as working alongside tractors and pulling machinery to lift the crops.

The work will run from October through to March (with a break over Christmas), and every day will bring a new challenge as you play a vital part in the production process at this well-established nursery.

• Digging roses from the ground by hand using forks
• Assisting with tractor and pulling machine operations for rose lifting
• Preparing and maintaining harvested plants
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Working as part of a friendly, supportive team to meet daily targets

• Previous outdoor, horticultural, farming, or landscaping experience is an advantage
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions (cold, wet, muddy fields)
• Good physical fitness and stamina (role is hands-on and active)
• Dependable, punctual, and available to start immediately

• Stable, full-time seasonal work (October - March, with Christmas break)
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Active, physical work in the fresh air
• Overtime opportunities available

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

• Conduct research and development in advanced horticultural techniques.
• Cultivate and manage plant crops using best practices and technological aids.
• Monitor plant health, growth, and environmental conditions.
• Analyze data related to crop yield, quality, and resource utilization.
• Develop and implement strategies for pest and disease management.
• Optimize nutrient delivery and irrigation systems.
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new horticultural technologies.
• Maintain detailed records of cultivation activities and experimental results.
• Collaborate with the research and development team to achieve project goals.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable growing practices.

• Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Practical experience in commercial horticulture or a similar setting.
• Knowledge of plant physiology, soil science, and pest/disease management.
• Familiarity with modern horticultural technologies (e.g., hydroponics, vertical farming, controlled environment agriculture).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in controlled growing environments.

Horticulture Assistant

Our prestigious Norwich based client, (part of a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations), are currently recruiting for Horticulture Assistant to join their team.

This is a full time position working 37 hours per week on a temporary basis for approximately 8 weeks located in Norwich.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

• Growth media preparation and delivery
• Pot/t.

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Retail Horticultural Manager

£32 - 37,000 + Package & Benefits

Oxford area

The Company

This retail business is firmly established as a purveyor of quality plants, horticultural products and sundries and has a well-deserved reputation for providing inspiring products to a loyal customer base through excellent service, great knowledge and a passion for all things garden related.

The Role

Reporting to the site General Manager the role takes operational responsibility for all day-to-day department duties including:

• Ensuring a seasonal product offer remains commercially attractive, well maintained and that all aspects of the product, from indoor and outdoor plants to garden accessories and sundries are kept in good condition and are attractively merchandised.
• Managing a team of General Assistants, setting and monitoring business objectives and overseeing customer service and overall department standards.
• Be on hand to offer inspirational and expert horticultural advice to customers to increase their knowledge and confidence in the garden.
• Controlling stock package and layout in order to improve sales

The Candidate

You might be a knowledgeable horticulturist, an enthusiastic gardener or someone with a love of gardening and a desire to learn more. Regardless, you'll ideally also have management or supervisory experience although not necessarily in retail as there is plenty of training and one-to-one support should it be required. What is important is a belief in managing people fairly and supportively and a willingness to lead by example where necessary. Ultimately this role will appeal to individuals who want to broaden their knowledge and work for a household name in the Garden Centre & Nursery business.

• Directing and managing research projects related to advanced horticulture, including greenhouse management, hydroponics, and vertical farming.
• Developing and validating new plant cultivars and breeding programs for improved yield, disease resistance, and nutritional content.
• Overseeing the establishment and maintenance of experimental plots and controlled environment facilities.
• Conducting detailed physiological and biochemical analyses of plant performance under various environmental stressors.
• Leading the interpretation of complex experimental data and providing strategic recommendations for product development.
• Ensuring adherence to laboratory safety protocols and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and operations, to ensure successful product launches.
• Mentoring and guiding junior scientists and research assistants, fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence.
• Authoring and reviewing scientific publications, patents, and technical reports.
• Managing research budgets and resource allocation for optimal project outcomes.
• Representing the company at scientific conferences and industry events.

• A Ph.D. in Horticulture, Plant Science, Botany, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral research experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated expertise in plant physiology, genetics, and molecular biology as applied to horticulture.
• Proven track record in managing complex research projects and leading scientific teams.
• Hands-on experience with advanced horticultural techniques such as tissue culture, controlled environment agriculture, or precision horticulture.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including presenting complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• A strong commitment to scientific integrity and ethical research practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.