Production Horticulture Farm Worker - Greenmount

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client, based in Antrim as a Production Horticulture Farm WorkerOur client is Northern Ireland’s Leading Public Sector Employer.Administrator Pay Rate: £12.97 per hourStart Date: As soon as possibleHours: 37 – Monday to Friday 9am-5pmDuration: 6 months with possibility for extension
Location: Greenmount CampusJob Details: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 student’s practical work such as preparation of tools and plant materialsEssential Criteria:1.A Level 2 (Diploma) or equivalent or higher qualification in Horticulture 2. Experience of production horticulture 3. GCSE/ Essential Skills in English and Maths
** Access NI must be completed **
Desirable Criteria:
1. A level 3 or equivalent or higher qualification in Horticulture 2. Experience and knowledge of working with either Hardy Nursery Stock Production or hydroponic and vertical farming systems is an advantage.