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We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We believe in hiring the best person for the job whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.
We strive to be an environmentally conscious company.
We are currently hiring for the following positions (please note the locations of each role):
skilled operative - plant care coordinator
Rookery Farm Nursery, Spalding, Lincolnshire
ROLE OVERVIEW
The primary responsibility is to coordinate and execute pesticide applications in a safe and effective manner. This role will handle & operate complex equipment as well as managing several elements of the application process. For the right candidate – Full industry training will be provided. PA1 and PA6 certificates preferable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides & fungicides through sprays & drenches – under the direction of the growing manager
- Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions
- Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas – following the clear instruction of the growing manager
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to use machines or processes
- Safely use agricultural/horticultural equipment and vehicles
- Maintain work area, chemical storage area, and equipment in a condition that promotes good safety practices and is compliant with CDPR
- Use and keep all personal protection equipment (PPE) recommended for each work situation.
- Responsible for inventory control and record keeping
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
- Plant care and watering requirements throughout the year – inside glasshouses and polytunnels & outside areas
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Physically fit
- Understanding of work-based instructions
- Able to prove problem solving skills
- The ability to listen to and understand information through spoken words and reading
- Controlling operations of equipment or systems
- Equipment Selection -- Using the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
- Performing physical activities
- Due to the nature of the business, there will be other duties involved
- Good understanding of written and spoken English
SHIFT PATTERN
- Day shift – Sunday – Thursday – (can be discussed)
- Full time – Summer/ Winter shift
To apply for this role or receive more information about the role, please contact sally@sarahraven.com with subject title ‘Skilled Operative'. Please include a CV, and details of your salary expectations.
Salary: dependent on experience
growing manager
Rookery Farm Nursery, Spalding, Lincolnshire
An exciting opportunity to join the Sarah Raven team at our 20-acre nursery in Lincolnshire. We are seeking an experienced and energetic growing manager, specialising in glass and tunnel growing for a range of annual, perennial, and hardy nursery stock categories.
Your Mission
As our Growing Manager, you will be a dynamic, ‘hands-on’ grower, driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence every step of the way. From the initial stages of product life to the release of crops for despatch, you will be ensuring maximum efficiency while maintaining our high standards of quality.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of five years growing experience
- A recognised qualification in horticulture and agronomy
- Experience in space/capacity planning for optimum and efficient crop production
- Computer literate with a knowledge of glasshouse computer control systems
- Conversant with and used to implementing spraying and fertiliser applications for all crops on site, with and understanding of plant health compliance
- Ability to inspire, enthuse and motivate a team
- Diligent initiative-taker with the ability to develop better processes
- Lead the high standards of growing and product care across all product categories from start to finish. Ensure adequate training is given to all staff
- Determine the correct growing conditions in all glasshouses and polytunnel structures, including temperature control, irrigation, planting, and care schedules
- Flexibility within the role with a strong understanding of seasonality and forecasting to meet demand
- In line with the companies’ mission to initiate sustainability, environmental and greener polices
- To have a clear understanding of DEFRA and IPPFFS rules and regulation
Key perks
- Enhanced holiday plus additional holiday for long service
- Excellent staff discount when shopping on the Sarah Raven website
- Friends and family discount
- Birthday leave – an extra day’s holiday for your birthday
- Free on-site parking
- Access to discounted shopping – for flights, cinema, restaurants and much more
To apply for this role or receive more information about the role, please contact sally@sarahraven.com with subject title ‘Growing Manager'. Please include a CV, and details of your salary expectations.
Salary: dependent on experience
customer service advisor
Marlborough Office, Wiltshire
An exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business. Sarah Raven’s Kitchen & Garden is an award-winning online gardening business, which offers carefully tried and tested plants, seeds, bulbs and gardening kit as well as lovely things for your home, all personally selected by Sarah Raven, the well-known author and broadcaster.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The customer is at the heart of everything we do as a company. We put our customers first with every decision we take. Your role will be to offer the very best customer service possible at all times, across all our channels - phone, email, chat and social media.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivering excellent service to our customers
- Handling contacts across telephone, email, chat and social media
- Using our computer system to place order and answer queries
- Good knowledge of our products and our seasonal ranges
- Assisting customers in line with company expectations
KEY SKILLS
- Good communication skills
- Confidence on the telephone
- Good level of competency on Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Team player
- Horticultural knowledge, or a passion to learn would be an advantage
KEY PERKS
- Enhanced holiday allowance
- Additional days holiday for birthday leave
- Paid volunteer day
- Private medical insurance
- Staff credits and discounts on Sarah Raven products
- Discounted shopping at a large number of retailers
To apply for this role or receive more information about the role, please contact sally@sarahraven.com with subject title ‘Customer Service Advisor'. Please include a CV.
Salary: £23,400 per annum
photoshoot assistant - freelance
Marlborough Office, Wiltshire.
An exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business. Sarah Raven’s Kitchen & Garden is an award-winning online gardening business, which offers carefully tried and tested plants, seeds, bulbs and gardening kit as well as lovely things for your home, all personally selected by Sarah Raven, the well-known author and broadcaster.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a non-contractual role, to support the brand with product photoshoots approximately 5-7 times a year. This role involves working in Wiltshire, East Sussex and London. This would suit anyone who is looking for some occasional part time work, no previous experience required, but would be an advantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Writing shoot check list and deliverables
- Coordinate with internal teams to finalise the product shoot list, and collation of all photography samples
- Ensure all samples, props and kit are packed safely, delivered, unpacked and kept in good condition throughout the shoot
- Pack up and co-ordinate return of all product samples, props and kit to head office and the buying team
- Manage sample room, ensuring all samples are put away correctly and is kept tidy
- Booking courier/ arranging delivery to shoot location
- Delivering and collating of samples to local (Marlborough) studio photoshoot
- Prepare and distribute call sheets and production documents
- Coordinate transportation, accommodation, and catering for the shoot team as needed
- Manage the logistics of equipment setup, usage, and teardown
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Flexibility to work on location and travel as required
- Driving licence – access to a van or large vehicle would be an advantage
KEY SKILLS
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Communication and Collaboration
- Organisational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Budget Management
To apply for this role or receive more information about the role, please contact sally@sarahraven.com with subject title Freelance Photoshoot Assistant. Please include a CV, and details of your hourly rate.
