Horticultural Assistant – Wildflower Farming (Temp-to-Perm Potential)
Location: Rural Worcester
Contract: Temporary (with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate)
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with some weekend work required during peak season)
Salary: £12.95 - £13.58 p/hr (Depending on Experience)
Are you a passionate horticulturist or agricultural professional with a deep interest in native British flora? Do you have a keen interest in sustainable cultivation and want to work hands-on with a diverse range of native wildflowers?
We are looking for a dedicated and green-fingered individual to join a small, dynamic team based in the beautiful countryside near Worcester. This is a highly practical role offering variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work closely with nature's cycles. Please note: This position is initially temporary, but for a candidate who proves to be a great fit, there is a strong possibility of it transitioning into a permanent role.
What will your day-to-day duties be?
- Wildflower Production: Managing fieldwork, sowing, seed cleaning, and executing the harvesting cycle.
- Cultivation Strategy: Problem-solving and developing new, effective cultivation techniques for specific native plant species.
- Machinery & Equipment: Safely operating and maintaining specialised farm and horticultural machinery.
- Seasonal Adaptation: Remaining agile and adapting to short, weather-dependent harvesting windows.
- Workflow Management: Organising daily tasks methodically to maximise field productivity.
What skills and experience are required?
- Horticultural/Arable Knowledge: A strong understanding of plant cultivation, agricultural practices, or commercial horticulture is a huge advantage
- Botanical Curiosity: A problem-solving mindset with a genuine interest in understanding how native species propagate and thrive.
- Machinery Experience: Confident using farm machinery. Experience with GPS RTK steering is a massive plus, though a willingness to learn is acceptable.
- Methodical Approach: A highly systematic worker where attention to detail is second nature.
- Licences: A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
- IT Literacy: Comfortable using standard Microsoft packages for logging data and planning.
- Spraying Certificates: PA1, PA2 & PA6 certificates are highly advantageous, though training can be provided for the right person.
🌿 What’s on offer?
- The opportunity to work with and learn about a fascinating variety of wildflower species.
- A place within a growing, passionate team dedicated to conservation and biodiversity.
- Valuable, hands-on experience in sustainable horticulture and seed production.
- A stunning, rural outdoor working environment.
If you have the horticultural skills and the passion to help enhance local biodiversity, we want to hear from you!
📣 Ready to Apply?
We’re reviewing CVs for thisrole — early applications are encouraged.
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