Horticultural Trade
Tasks
- Supports trees by staking and wiring.
- Prunes and thins trees and shrubs.
- Propagates plants by taking cuttings and by grafting and budding, applies weed-killer, fungicide and insecticide to control pests and diseases.
- Sows seeds and bulbs and transplants seedlings.
- Mixes soil, composts, fertilisers and/or organic matter and spreads fertiliser and manure.
- Prepares soil in field, bed or pot by hand or machine.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 36% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£20,934 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for horticultural trade is £20,934
582 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 582. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for horticultural trade roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £20,934 per year. That is about £1,744 per month or £10.74 per hour. New workers generally start on £11,649, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £34,507
Is it growing or declining?
This career has grown over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 582 people are employed in the region.
