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We are currently hiring for the following positions (please note the locations of each role):

biomass boiler technician

Lincolnshire site, Spalding


An 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, all personally selected by Sarah Raven, the well-known author and broadcaster.


ROLE OVERVIEW

As Biomass Boiler Technician you will be working in a plant nursery facility as part of the site facilities team. Your role is key to maintaining the operation of the biomass boilers overnight and ensuring downtime is minimized in any unforeseen breakdowns.


Maintaining regular feeds and taking delivery of wood/pallets are all part of this role.


Full training will be given on all biomass boiler systems; however, we are looking for someone who is flexible.

  • This role is permanent nights, but the first two weeks will be a day shift due to the requirement to attend training
  • Mon - Friday
  • Night shift 19.00pm – 03.15am 7.5-hour shift with 45 mins unpaid break
  • Additional flexibility to cover adverse weather, holidays - Weekend availability


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain good housekeeping throughout boiler houses and wood stores
  • Maintain inspection documentation relating to biomass boilers
  • Communicate and work well within a nursery team to maximize boiler efficiency
  • Work effectively and efficiently to meet specified output requirements
  • Notify facilities team of issues or need for repairs found during shifts
  • During the summer months there will be a requirement to move onto a day shift working pattern to assist the growing/ facilities team with the planned site support service work


KEY SKILLS

  • Able to work at heights and has good mobility to get around our large site
  • Able to work nights with some flexibility to workdays to attend training
  • Experience of working in a nursery environment in the horticultural or FMCG industry is desirable
  • A valid UK driving license or own travel
  • Forklift license
  • Resourceful, proactive and ‘can do’ attitude
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent time management, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Honest, friendly, approachable and good team member
  • Solid judgement and decision-making skills
  • You will be able to work on your own initiative to a high standard, always maintaining site safety


KEY PERKS

  • Training support
  • Birthday leave
  • Staff discount on the Sarah Raven website
  • Discounted shopping

Salary dependent on experience.


To apply for this role, please contact jobs@sarahraven.com with subject title ‘Biomass Boiler Technician’. Please include a CV, and details of your salary expectations.

horticultural apprenticeship

Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship with Riseholme College 


This role is based at our nursery in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established 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, all personally selected by Sarah Raven, the well-known author and broadcaster. We are BCorp and Planet Mark certified and we strive to be an environmentally conscious company. 


OVERVIEW 

Are you passionate about plants and eager to start a rewarding career in horticulture? Join our Horticultural Nursery Worker Apprenticeship programme. You’ll gain hands-on experience in plant propagation and care while learning from industry experts. With on-the-job training you’ll develop the skills and experience needed in the horticulture industry.  


TASKS & TRAINING 

  • Plant Propagation – Learning to propagate plants from seeds, cuttings, and other methods
  • Plant Care – Watering, feeding, pruning and general maintenance of plants to ensure their healthy growth
  • Pest and Disease Management – Identify and management of pests and diseases that affect plants 

KEY SKILLS 

  • Understanding of work-based instructions 
  • Team player and good communicator 
  • The ability to work under pressure with a quick-thinking approach 
  • Happy to help attitude 
  • Good understanding of spoken and written English language 
  • Must have reliable means of transportation, for travel to college and the nursery 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Must have basic literacy and numeracy skills and be able to complete the Level 2 Apprenticeship 
  • GCSEs (or equivalent in Maths, English and IT required 
  • Previous experience in the sector and horticultural knowledge would be beneficial 

KEY PERKS 

  • Training support 
  • Paid Birthday leave 
  • Staff discount on the Sarah Raven website 
  • Discounted shopping 


 Full time, weekend work is required in peak season.  


£18,000 per annum 


To apply for this role please email jobs@sarahraven.com with subject title 'Horticultural Apprenticeship' including a copy of your CV. 

customer service advisor

(3 Month Fixed Term Contract, Monday 17th March – Friday 6th June)

Marlborough Office, WIltshire


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 our Live Chat and Email channels.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Delivering excellent service to our customers 
  • Handling contacts across emails and live chat 
  • Using our computer system to place orders and answer queries 
  • Good knowledge of our products and our seasonal ranges 
  • Assisting customers in line with company expectations 

KEY SKILLS  

  • Excellent written communication skills 
  • Team player 
  • Horticultural knowledge would be an advantage  

Please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@sarahraven.com 


Hourly rate: £12 per hour

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