Tree Nursery Operative
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19.14 to £19.14 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Elgin, IV30 8XW |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be working for a government agency that looks 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 medium to long-term contract.
Your new role
- Manual handling of trees, moving them into a state-of-the-art greenhouse to ensure survival over winter,
- Sorting and grading early life trees in a warehouse environment,
- Working outdoors in challenging conditions at times in harsh conditions
- Working on pest & disease monitoring, irrigation and spraying operations
- Comfortable working as part of a team alongside other agency and full-time staff
- Sorting and packing trees 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.
What you'll get in return
You will be offered a contract until the end of March 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
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