Horticultural Employee

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Fmc Nurseries Limited seeking 2 Horticultural Employees for the premises located at Rathcanning, Dungourney, Co. Cork, P25 PC96

Main Duties:

• Propagate, plant, cultivate and maintain a variety of nursery plants, trees, shrubs and other horticultural products.
• Prepare soil, planting beds, containers and growing areas for propagation and plant production.
• Water, fertilise, prune, weed and monitor plants to ensure healthy growth and development.
• Carry out routine maintenance of plants and trees intended for sale in the nursery.
• Identify and control pests, diseases and weeds using appropriate horticultural methods and products.
• Pot, label, grade and prepare plants for display, storage and sale.
• Operate and maintain horticultural equipment, tools and machinery in a safe manner.
• Assist with harvesting, packaging and transportation of nursery stock when required.
• Monitor environmental conditions in growing areas, including irrigation, temperature and ventilation systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of nursery facilities, greenhouses and outdoor growing areas.
• Follow company procedures relating to health and safety, biosecurity and environmental management.
• Assist customers with plant selection and provide basic plant care advice when required.
• Work as part of a team to achieve nursery production targets and quality standards.

Job Details:

• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week)
• Annual Salary: €32,691

Applicants should apply by email and send a current CV together with details of their relevant qualifications and experience to fmcnurseries@gmail.com