The Graduate Trainee will support the daily operations of our Flowers production site, focused on greenhouse production, particularly for Pelargonium (geraniums) and B&B (Bedding and Balcony) plants. The role offers hands on experience and development opportunities in greenhouse production processes, cold room, fertigation, spraying, engineering and any other relevant department. The Graduate trainee will utilize this opportunity to develop his/her leadership and technical skills required for people management and crop production.
Responsibilities
Learn and participate in the production processes such as:
- Greenhouses:
Climate control, plant care, propagation techniques
- Cold
room: Storage practices, temperature management
- Fertigation:
Nutrient management, irrigation systems
- Spraying:
Pest and disease control, application techniques
- Engineering:
Maintenance of greenhouse systems, automation\
- Phytosanitary:
Phytosanitary processes, standards and audits
- Quality
processes
Engage in on the job learning opportunities to develop leadership skills including:
- Team
management
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Time
management
Develop technical skills for Pelargonium and B&B plant
production such as:
- Propagation
methods
- Growth
stage management
- Pest
and disease identification and control
- Culture
work and training techniques
- Harvest
and post-harvest handling
- Quality
Control
Qualifications
Critical
Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities:
- Degree
in Agriculture, Horticulture or equivalent
- Be
proactive in learning and asking questions
- Demonstrate
a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Show
adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques
- Exhibit
good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Display
initiative in problem-solving and process improvement
- Maintain
accurate records of their learning and achievements
- Seek
feedback regularly and apply it to improve performance
- Show
enthusiasm for the horticultural industry and sustainable practices
How To Apply
