Grafter Technician Private Farm

Apt Resources; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Job summary

Apt Resources is seeking a skilled Grafter Technician to join our Abu Dhabi-based agricultural team. The role focuses on hands-on grafting, nursery operations, and routine plant care to ensure healthy, grafted stock.

The ideal candidate has grafting experience, knowledge of propagation, and a strong eye for detail. This full-time position requires outdoor work in varying weather, with accommodation provided as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Grafter Technician or in a similar horticultural role.
• Knowledge of plant propagation and grafting techniques.
• Ability to identify healthy plant materials and recognize common plant diseases.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certificate or diploma in Horticulture/Agriculture or related field is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant grafting techniques including budding, cleft grafting, veneer grafting and whip-and-tongue grafting.
• Select healthy rootstocks and scions to ensure successful graft unions.
• Prepare graft wrap and label plants according to nursery standards.
• Monitor grafted plants for healing, growth and overall health.
• Perform pruning, watering, fertilizing and general plant maintenance.
• Identify and report pests, diseases or other plant health concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the nursery and work area.
• Record grafting activities and monitor graft success rates.
• Follow all health safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Grafting techniques

Horticulture knowledge

Manual dexterity

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Education

Horticulture certificate

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Grafter Technician to join our clients agricultural team in Abu Dhabi UAE. If you have hands-on experience in plant grafting and nursery operations and are passionate about horticulture wed love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various plant grafting techniques including budding cleft grafting veneer grafting and whip-and-tongue grafting.
• Select healthy rootstocks and scions to ensure successful graft unions.
• Prepare graft wrap and label plants according to nursery standards.
• Monitor grafted plants for healing growth and overall health.
• Perform pruning watering fertilizing and general plant maintenance.
• Identify and report pests diseases or other plant health concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the nursery and work area.
• Record grafting activities and monitor graft success rates.
• Follow all health safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Grafter Technician Nursery Technician or in a similar horticultural role.
• Knowledge of plant propagation and grafting techniques.
• Ability to identify healthy plant materials and recognize common plant diseases.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certificate or diploma in Horticulture Agriculture or a related field is an advantage.

Benefits

AED 2000 plus free accommodation and other benefits as per UAE labor law.

Required Experience:

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