Plant Nursery Production Operative

Acorn · Northwich, Cheshire

Plant Nursery Production Operative at Acorn, based in Northwich, Cheshire, paying £12.21 - £12.73 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.

Salary
£12.21 - £12.73 per hour
Location
Northwich, Cheshire
Contract
Temp to perm
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
8 Sep 2026
Sector
Production Operative

22% below the typical rate for production operative

Reference BBBH21152_1783674892

About the role

Plant Nursery Workers

Northwich | £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.73) | Full-time | Temp to Perm | Immediate Start

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is proud to be working in partnership with Forestry England, recruiting Plant Nursery Workers to support the growth of the forests of the future. This hands-on role involves both indoor and outdoor work, helping to nurture millions of trees each year.

Key Duties:
  • Take and plant cuttings.

  • Lift seedlings from seedbeds.

  • Carry out mechanical transplanting and netting of seedbeds.

  • Hand-weed and nurture young plants.

  • Grade and prepare trees of all sizes.

  • Package and check products ready for distribution.

Requirements:
  • Enjoy active, hands-on work in outdoor and indoor environments.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

  • Willingness to undertake repetitive tasks.

  • Positive attitude and reliability.

What We Offer:
  • £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.73 after 12 weeks.

  • Bonus scheme.

  • Alternate Fridays off (Fridays may be required during busy periods).

  • Premium overtime rates.

  • Holiday entitlement rising to 35.5 days after 12 weeks.

  • Access to rewards, cashback offers, vouchers, and competitions.

  • Free access to Acorn's Wellbeing Hub.

Interested?

Apply now and take this fantastic opportunity to support the growth of the UK's forests for future generations.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Reference: BBBH21152_1783674892 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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