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Agriculture and Food Tech Job Postings Trends | {location1|Greater Essex}
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Employment counts
This table provides an occupation overview for relevant jobs in the region.
Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners and Landscape Gardeners | 3,939 | £22,773 | £15.7 | 1,939 | 103.17% |
| Packers, Bottlers, Canners and Fillers | 3,254 | £21,715 | £11.52 | 2,953 | 10.19% |
| Food, Drink and Tobacco Process Operatives | 3,135 | £22,632 | £12.85 | 3,245 | -3.4% |
| Farmers | 2,221 | £22,189 | £13.5 | 2,595 | -14.43% |
| Animal Care Services Occupations n.e.c. | 1,774 | £21,223 | £13.34 | 1,746 | 1.57% |
| Farm Workers | 1,380 | £24,193 | £12.02 | 1,342 | 2.83% |
| Groundsmen and Greenkeepers | 1,032 | £21,486 | £11.62 | 889 | 16.06% |
| Managers and Proprietors in Agriculture and Horticulture | 941 | £26,767 | £16.3 | 1,054 | -10.76% |
| Fishing and Other Elementary Agriculture Occupations n.e.c. | 690 | £21,604 | £12.13 | 556 | 24.14% |
| Agricultural and Fishing Trades n.e.c. | 478 | £22,274 | £15.27 | 253 | 88.91% |
| Veterinary Nurses | 458 | £20,614 | £16.14 | 527 | -13.07% |
| Horticultural Trades | 412 | £21,041 | £12.44 | 392 | 5.05% |
| Pest Control Officers | 338 | £19,313 | £19.17 | 304 | 11.09% |
| Veterinarians | 291 | £40,243 | £23.54 | 377 | -22.81% |
| Managers and Proprietors in Forestry, Fishing and Related Services | 202 | £27,140 | £13.91 | 131 | 53.3% |
| Forestry Workers | 99 | £23,137 | £13.37 | 70 | 41.48% |
Hiring demand time series
This chart shows the number of relevant unique online job postings recruited for in each month over the past five years.
Source: Lightcast
Hiring demand trends - comparison
This chart shows the number of relevant unique online job postings over the past 30 days, compared to the same time last year.
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Experience Level
Experience level listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Companies
The top 20 hiring employers (excluding staffing agencies) in last 365 days.
Company | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings |
|---|---|
| Essex County Council | 26 |
| Linnaeus Group Uk | 22 |
| Booker Group | 20 |
| Vetgroup | 17 |
| Medivet | 15 |
| Profdoc And Consulting LTD | 15 |
| Idverde | 12 |
| Accuro Environmental | 11 |
| Tesco | 11 |
| Hts.Limited | 9 |
| Logirec | 9 |
| Pets At Home | 9 |
| Pinnacle Group | 9 |
| Apetito | 8 |
| Bonculina® | Simply Different Foodservice | 8 |
| Gould Landscapes Ltd | 8 |
| Hallmark Care Homes | 8 |
| EDDIE's DOGGY DAYCARE LIMITED | 7 |
| Glendale Managed Services Limited | 7 |
| Mitie | 7 |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Occupation
This chart breaks down hiring demand for the past 365 days by individual occupations, providing an overview of the most recruited for occupations.
Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Median Salary | Demand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners and landscape gardeners | 774 | £26,048 | 1.93 |
| Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers | 422 | £23,808 | 2.05 |
| Veterinarians | 244 | £57,344 | 1.63 |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c | 229 | £24,448 | 1.32 |
| Veterinary nurses | 167 | £29,952 | 1.69 |
| Farm workers | 133 | £25,024 | 1.89 |
| Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. | 100 | £35,520 | 2 |
| Groundsmen and greenkeepers | 89 | £28,928 | 2.28 |
| Forestry and related workers | 84 | £32,384 | 3.01 |
| Farmers | 45 | £39,552 | 2.2 |
| Pest control officers | 15 | £29,952 | 1.93 |
| Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture | 14 | £25,600 | 1.93 |
| Food, drink and tobacco process operatives | 10 | £25,088 | 1.5 |
| Horticultural trades | 6 | £30,000 | 1.83 |
| Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. | 4 | £39,520 | 2 |
| Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services | 1 | 1 |
* Demand is the ratio of total to unique (deduplicated) job postings. A higher than average posting intensity can mean that employers are putting more effort than normal into hiring that position.
Top 20 Job Titles
This table provides an overview of the top 20 job titles listed by hiring employers in last 365 days
Job Title | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Median Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeons | 193 | £55,808 | 1.66 |
| Grounds Maintenance Operatives | 186 | £25,984 | 2.54 |
| Gardeners | 123 | £26,048 | 1.61 |
| Pickers/Packers | 121 | £23,680 | 2.07 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers | 67 | £25,280 | 2.15 |
| Registered Veterinary Technicians | 64 | £29,952 | 1.53 |
| Warehouse Pickers/Packers | 57 | £23,680 | 1.74 |
| Landscapers | 55 | £35,200 | 1.78 |
| Pet Sitters | 50 | £24,960 | 1.16 |
| Greenskeepers | 44 | £24,448 | 1.34 |
| Groundspeople | 41 | £23,296 | 1.46 |
| Small Animal Veterinarians | 39 | £64,768 | 1.44 |
| Veterinary Nurses | 38 | £31,488 | 1.89 |
| Dog Groomers | 36 | £23,936 | 1.25 |
| Packers | 34 | £23,808 | 1.53 |
| Packing Operators | 34 | £23,680 | 3.53 |
| Pickers | 30 | £24,960 | 2.6 |
| Arboriculturalists | 29 | £29,952 | 5.17 |
| Veterinary Assistants | 29 | £22,912 | 1.69 |
| Arborists | 28 | £32,384 | 2.14 |
* Demand is the ratio of total to unique (deduplicated) job postings. A higher than average posting intensity can mean that employers are putting more effort than normal into hiring that position.
Top 20 Specialised Skills
The top 20 technical skills listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
LowHigh
Skill | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mowing | 10,732 | -3.7% |
| Machinery | 8,464 | -9.8% |
| Landscaping | 8,320 | -14.3% |
| Warehousing | 6,388 | -69.6% |
| Pruning | 6,199 | -1.1% |
| Weed Control | 6,061 | -5.8% |
| Gardening | 5,670 | -3.8% |
| Surgery | 4,177 | -24.6% |
| Small Animal Care | 3,752 | -12.2% |
| Medical Ultrasonography | 3,661 | -36.5% |
| Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture) | 3,397 | 7.5% |
| Horticulture | 3,145 | -8.3% |
| Hand Tools | 2,963 | 40.2% |
| Animal Care | 2,684 | 12.9% |
| Power Tool Operation | 2,359 | 41.5% |
| Trimming | 2,218 | 5.3% |
| Chainsaws | 2,136 | -4.1% |
| Nursing | 2,079 | -32% |
| Risk Analysis | 1,769 | -15.7% |
| Endoscopy | 1,764 | -42.4% |
Source: Lightcast
Highest Earning Specialised Skills
The top 20 technical skills by average advertised salary.
LowHigh
Skill | Median Salary | Job Postings (Last 365 Days) |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Procedures | £60,032 | 29 |
| Dental Radiography | £59,904 | 19 |
| Small Animal Care | £54,912 | 100 |
| Dentistry | £54,912 | 11 |
| Medical Ultrasonography | £52,608 | 123 |
| Surgery | £52,608 | 108 |
| Endoscopy | £50,048 | 66 |
| Orthopedics | £50,048 | 46 |
| Electrocardiography | £50,048 | 15 |
| Ophthalmology | £50,000 | 15 |
| Cardiology | £49,920 | 18 |
| Digital Radiography | £49,920 | 14 |
| Geographic Information Systems | £41,344 | 12 |
| Continuous Improvement Process | £37,760 | 17 |
| Agriculture | £35,968 | 30 |
| Agricultural Equipment | £35,968 | 26 |
| Forestry | £33,664 | 27 |
| Arboriculture | £32,384 | 75 |
| Auditing | £32,384 | 22 |
| Project Management | £32,384 | 19 |
Top 20 Certifications
The top 20 certifications listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
LowHigh
Certification | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| CSCS Card | 1,232 | -37.9% |
| Functional Skills Qualification | 455 | -36.5% |
| First Aid Certification | 206 | -3.4% |
| Forklift Certification | 172 | -7.6% |
| Security Clearance | 121 | 14.9% |
| Post Graduate Certificate In Education (PGCE) | 118 | -16.1% |
| Veterinary License | 116 | 94.8% |
| Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants | 48 | -27.1% |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 46 | -63% |
| Pesticide Applicator License | 36 | 27.8% |
| IOSH Managing Safely | 33 | 27.3% |
| IAT Level II Certification | 23 | -17.4% |
| Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) | 21 | -4.8% |
| National Examination Board In Occupational Safety And Health (NEBOSH) Certified | 20 | 45% |
| Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA) | 18 | 11.1% |
| National Apprenticeship Certificate | 14 | 7.1% |
| Certified International Property Specialist | 11 | -200% |
| Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) | 11 | -136.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP) | 11 | -18.2% |
| Board Certified/Board Eligible | 9 | -100% |
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Transferable Skills
The top 20 common skills listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
Skill | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mowing | 10,732 | -3.7% |
| Machinery | 8,464 | -9.8% |
| Landscaping | 8,320 | -14.3% |
| Warehousing | 6,388 | -69.6% |
| Pruning | 6,199 | -1.1% |
| Weed Control | 6,061 | -5.8% |
| Gardening | 5,670 | -3.8% |
| Surgery | 4,177 | -24.6% |
| Small Animal Care | 3,752 | -12.2% |
| Medical Ultrasonography | 3,661 | -36.5% |
| Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture) | 3,397 | 7.5% |
| Horticulture | 3,145 | -8.3% |
| Hand Tools | 2,963 | 40.2% |
| Animal Care | 2,684 | 12.9% |
| Power Tool Operation | 2,359 | 41.5% |
| Trimming | 2,218 | 5.3% |
| Chainsaws | 2,136 | -4.1% |
| Nursing | 2,079 | -32% |
| Risk Analysis | 1,769 | -15.7% |
| Endoscopy | 1,764 | -42.4% |
Source: Lightcast
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