We grow outdoor plants to improve landscapes and gardens. We have multiple departments – propagation, growing, potting, and preparing customer orders – where apprentices gain experience across all areas of the business. We hire apprentices with the intention of employing them long‑term.
Overview
Large Ornamental Plant Nursery based in Hereford. We grow trees, shrubs and herbaceous stock for landscapers and garden centres.
What You’ll Do
Work in the different areas of the nursery, producing, caring for plants and assembling and preparing customer orders. Apprentices are moved through all departments in a rotation and spend time out on a Friday to get an overall view of operations.
Training Outcome
Four apprentices are now employed full‑time in responsible positions throughout the company. For the right candidate, this apprenticeship offers the opportunity to obtain a full‑time job upon completion.
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, 7:30am – 4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm.
- Working week: Summer – Monday to Thursday, 6:30am – 3:30pm; Friday, 6:30am – 2:30pm.
- Overtime may be required at busy times and will be paid at time and a half.
- Expected duration: 2 years.
- Number of positions available: 2.
- Training provider: WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE.
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