Horticultural Apprentice - Crop Technician / Production

Introduction

We grow outdoor plants to improve landscapes and gardens. We have multiple departments: propagation, growing, potting, preparing customer orders, etc. and apprentices gain experience across all areas of the business. We hire apprentices with the intention of employing them long-term.

About the Employer

Large Ornamental Plant Nursery based in Hereford. Growing Trees Shrubs and herbaceous stock for landscapers and garden centres.

What You'll Do

Working on the different areas of the nursery, producing, caring for plants, assembling and preparing customer orders.

Different departments look after various stages, and any apprentice is moved around them all in a rotation and spends time out on a Friday to get an overall view of operations. 

Training Outcome

4 apprentices are now employed full-time in responsible positions throughout the company. Therefore, for the right candidate, there is the opportunity to obtain a full-time job on completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness
• Listening skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English, Maths - 3/D+

Course Information

Course: Crop technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Winter: Monday to Thursday, 7.50am - 4.30pm. Friday, 7.50am - 3.30pm. Summer: Monday to Thursday, 6.50am - 3.30pm. Friday, 6.50am - 2.30pm. Overtime may be required at busy times which is paid at time and a half.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE