Trainee Wholesale Plants Production Operative

  • Swift Temps Ltd
  • Knaresborough, Yorkshire
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time Other

Job Description

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.