Grafter Technician - Private Farm

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Grafter Technician to join a private farm’s agricultural team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves performing a variety of grafting techniques and maintaining nursery plants to ensure healthy growth and high‑quality graft unions.

Key responsibilities

• Perform plant grafting methods such as budding, cleft grafting, veneer grafting, and whip‑and‑tongue grafting.
• Select healthy rootstocks and scions and prepare, graft, wrap, and label plants according to nursery standards.
• Monitor grafted plants for healing, growth, and overall health, recording success rates.
• Carry out routine plant care including pruning, watering, fertilising and general maintenance.
• Identify and report pests, diseases, or other plant health issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the nursery and work area.
• Follow all health, safety and quality procedures.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Grafter Technician, Nursery Technician or similar horticultural role.
• Knowledge of plant propagation and grafting techniques.
• Ability to recognise healthy plant material and common plant diseases.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Certificate or diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture or related field is an advantage.

Required skills

• Budding
• Cleft grafting
• Veneer grafting
• Whip‑and‑tongue grafting
• Plant propagation
• Nursery operations

What we offer

• AED 2,000 monthly allowance.
• Free accommodation.
• Benefits in accordance with UAE labour law.