Plant and Seed Technician Apprentice
Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
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Salary: | £20,732 per year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
Location: | Cuddington |
Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
Job type: | Contract |
Job reference: | 414336 |
Summary
Plant production -
sow seeds manually and using machines
fill trays and transplant seedlings
propagation from cuttings
harvesting, packing, and grading trees to customer specification
keep accurate records of operational outputs using the methods provided by nursery management
collect data and enter it into Forestry England applications
report issues promptly
Plant/crop husbandry -
be organised, follow spoken/written instructions and guidance from supervisors, managers and manufacturer’s instructions
maintain plant and soil health by watering, feeding, weeding, and spraying
monitor crops for pests and diseases and report any concerns quickly
monitor and control weeds using manual, mechanical and herbicides as required
use plant protection products as part of an integrated pest management programme
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