Job Description
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Organic seed production assistant.
The job involves assisting in the process of seed production from sowing to
harvest including ground preparation, building tunnels and cloches, irrigation,
weeding, sowing, planting, watering, harvesting and processing seed. The work
is small scale and largely by hand.
This aspect of the post will take up much of Spring to Autumn. The winter role
will be packing seeds and sending out orders.
We are looking for someone with some growing experience and a particular
interest in organic seed production as well as being able to learn and follow the
procedures for order dispatch. Own transport is essential as we are not very
accessible by public transport.
Skills
Have knowledge of propagation, cultivation and pest and disease management.
Be able to follow procedures and adapt to changing priorities.
Have attention to detail and good record keeping.
Be able to work cooperatively as part of a small team as well as independently
in the field, (in all weathers).
Have good Maths, English and IT skills.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 35 hour week, start and finish times to be arranged.
Pay
Starting at £13.50 an hour, £24570.00 P/A
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