Seasonal Worker (Forestry Nursery) - Christie-Elite Nurseries

The Company:

Christie-Elite Nurseries is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of trees for forestry, landscaping, and conservation projects. Every season, our team works hard to produce and dispatch millions of high-quality plants. We are now looking for Seasonal Nursery Workers to join us for the forthcoming planting season.

Key Responsibities:

• Grading Line: Sorting, grading, and packing plants to quality standards.
• Lifting: Hand-lifting and mechanical lifting of bareroot trees.
• Lining Out: Preparing and lining out stock for grading and dispatch.
• Health & Safety: Wearing PPE and following safe working practices at all times.
• Quality & Biosecurity: Handling stock carefully, reporting defects, and following biosecurity measures.
• Teamwork: Supporting colleagues and working flexibly across departments.

The Candidate:

Essential Skills:

• Reliable, punctual, and willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Comfortable with physical, manual work and able to maintain pace and accuracy.
• Positive team player with good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow training.

Desirable Skills:

• Forklift experience/licence (J1/J8 Rough Terrain, B1/B2/B3 Counterbalance, J4/J5 Industrial Telescopic).
• PA1/PA6 pesticide certificates.
• Previous horticulture, forestry, or agricultural experience.

Experience:

• Forestry/bursery: 1 year (preferred).

The Package:

• 6 month contract, 39 hours per week expected
• Competitive seasonal pay rates in line with the Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order.
• Training and support from experienced nursery staff.
• A varied and active role in a supportive team.
• The opportunity to return for future seasons – with the potential for longer-term employment for strong performers.
• Company pension
• On-site parking.