Plant Nursery Production Operative

£12.21 to £12.73 per hour, + overtime rates + performance bonus scheme

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 09/08/2026

About this job

Plant Nursery Workers Northwich | £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.73) | Full-time | Temp to Perm | Immediate Start. 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.
• 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.

Join us to support the growth of the UK’s forests for future generations.

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