Job Detail

Trainee Wholesale Plants Production Operative

• Field: Gardening & Landscaping
• Deadline: 2026-03-29 04:03
• Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Trainee Wholesale Plants Production Operative – No Experience Needed

Location: Knaresborough (own transport required due to rural location) Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour, increasing wage after 12 weeks to reflect training achievements Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Leaving school or college? Looking for your first job or a fresh start? This role is designed for you.

Swift Temps Ltd is recruiting Trainee Production Operatives on behalf of our client, one of the UK’S leading specialist plant growers and importers. This is an ideal first job opportunity — you don’t need experience, qualifications, or previous knowledge. Full training will be provided from day one.

You’ll work as part of a friendly team, learning practical skills while working with plants in glasshouses, polytunnels, and outdoor growing areas.

What You’ll Learn on the Job

You will be trained to:

· Plant and care for young plants

· Use basic potting and transplanting equipment

· Prepare hanging baskets

· Pack, label, and prepare orders for customers

· Move plants safely around the site using trolleys

· Keep work areas clean, tidy, and organised

No task is done alone — you’ll be shown exactly what to do and supported as you learn.

Who Should Apply?

This role is perfect if you are:

· A school or college leaver

· Looking for your first full-time job

· Wanting hands-on, practical work

· Someone who enjoys being active rather than sitting at a desk

What We’re Looking For (No Experience Required):

· A good attitude and willingness to learn

· Reliability and punctuality

· Happy to work outdoors in different weather

· Comfortable with physical work

No CV? No Problem

If you don’t have a CV yet, that’s absolutely fine. Many of our successful candidates are applying for their first job.

Just get in touch with us and we’ll talk you through the next steps — we’re happy to help you apply.

Why This Is a Great First Job

· Full training provided

· Monday to Friday hours – no weekends

· Competitive hourly pay with a pay increase after 12 weeks

· Learn real workplace skills and build confidence

· Opportunities to grow and progress within the company

How to Apply

Please click to apply, If you’re ready to start work, learn new skills, and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Isobel Bullard Company: SWIFT Temps Ltd – Bradford Team (phone number removed)

Please Note: This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd Industrial Recruitment Division, which operates as an employment business