Apprentice Tree and Forestry Nursery Workers Job Reference: 501 Horncastle

Job Title:                     Apprentice Tree and Forestry Nursery Workers                   

Job Reference:           501

Location:                    Horncastle

Job Type:                    39 hour week, 23 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, company contribution Pension Scheme.

Salary:                         Age related Apprentice rate

Involved with all aspects of work relating to the production of field grown trees at our 120 acre sites at both Horncastle and Woodhall Spa.

This includes sowing, planting, propagation, cultivations, irrigation, pruning, cane and tie, weed control, lifting and handling.

It is an active outdoor role, that would suit someone physically fit and who enjoys the outdoor life.

Working in small teams producing trees in the fields for winter lifting and sale.

A lot of jobs involve the use of various forms of tractors and light machinery that the candidates must be prepared and willing to drive after training.

Training in the role is provided, and apprenticeships are available for qualifying young people.

Driving licence preferred.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to fill this post, please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk