Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship

Introduction

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as a Horticulture or Landscaping Operative apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry.

About the Employer

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm is a family-run, open all year-round visitor attraction and home to the thriving production house of the famous Rattler Cyder! Since the company was founded in 1980, Healeys has grown exponentially, with listings across large supermarket chains such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons, in addition to our regional and national wholesale partners. With a multi-faceted production facility specialising in a range of products from ciders, wines, preserves and spirits, our business is not only exciting place to visit and shop but a great place to work.

What You'll Do

• Responsibility for all garden/groundwork including grass cutting (tractor/lawnmower), strimming, weed control, hedges, flowerbeds and plants/shrubs, hanging baskets and tubs (seasonal).
• Ensuring orchards and grounds of the main farm site and Tregoninny are tidy, clear, weed free and safe. Visibly appealing to all visitors, acting as the liaison for the department.
• Polytunnel – clean, presentable, watered. Kept to an acceptable standard and productive use.
• Landscape maintenance.
• Ensure that all checklists and relevant paperwork are filled in accurately and presented on time.
• Assisting with the management of the vineyard. Working together with the vineyard manager to ensure they are maintained to the highest standards year-round.
• Supporting the Vineyard manager with overall care, maintenance and upkeep of all of Tregoninny’s 300 Acres including woodland management, felling, maintaining and re-planting.
• Maintaining gates, fences and animal tools/aids.
• Rodent control (All sites).
• Assist with any other site duties as required.
• Any other activity/tasks as and when requested by the Directors.

Training Outcome

Upon successfully completing the apprenticeship, there may be a permanent role available.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

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

Course Information

Course: Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: To be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE