At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage horticultural crop production, including propagation, potting, and harvesting.
- Company: Join a team at Greenmount Campus, part of the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £13.75PH with a contract lasting until 20/03/2027.
- Other info: Experience with hydroponic systems is advantageous but not required.
- Why this job: Start ASAP in a dynamic environment focused on horticulture and crop management.
- Qualifications: A Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent is essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.75 - 13.75 £ per hour.
We are currently recruiting a Production Horticulture Farm Worker for our client based at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI are completed.
Start date: ASAP
Rate of pay: £13.75PH
Duration: 20/03/2027
Hours of work: 37
Key Responsibilities:
- Duties within the Horticulture Centres, within Greenmount Campus, College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE / DAERA).
- Tasks associated with horticultural crop production and management practices such as propagation, potting, feeding, harvesting and preparing for sale.
- Tasks associated with the setting up, maintenance, operation and harvesting of multiple indoor hydroponic systems.
- Contribution to the conduction of horticultural crop trial assessments (scoring of plant growth and development) and report to their line manager with crop management practices as described above.
- Supporting the line manager in the preparation for students' practical work such as preparation of tools and plant materials.
Essential Criteria:
- A Level 2 (Diploma) or equivalent or higher qualification in Horticulture.
- Experience of production horticulture.
- GCSE/ Essential Skills in English and Maths.
Desirable but not essential:
- A level 3 or equivalent or higher qualification in Horticulture.
- Experience and knowledge of working with either Hardy Nursery Stock Production or hydroponic and vertical farming systems is an advantage.
A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. The UK Recruitment Co. Ltd has policies on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Handling, Use, Storage, and Retention of Disclosure Information, copies of which can be made available upon request.
Production Horticulture Farm Worker Antrim ASAP Start employer: Job Search Place Limited
Work at Greenmount Campus in Antrim, where you will contribute to innovative horticultural practices. Enjoy a competitive salary and the opportunity to support students' practical work in a vibrant educational setting. The team focuses on sustainable agriculture and crop management techniques.
