Apprentice Florist

For several years, Morrisons has been investing in our Floristry Apprenticeship Scheme, and we have established strong links with Derby College. We have also introduced Market Street Florists into many of our stores, and we are excited to offer opportunities for Florists to join us.

You will be based at a Morrisons store local to you (see possible locations), with regular travel to the East Midlands for one week’s block training (on site at Myton Derby and/or Derby College). When not on block release, you will also train with Derby College one day per week via virtual/distance learning.

As a Floristry Apprentice, you will work hands-on and side-by-side with our experienced colleagues, learning the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements for our valued customers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge in Floristry and customer service while working with a supportive team. 

Your training will include:

There are six phases of the course that are conducted over a period of 12 months. Each phase will have an endpoint assessment, and will cover the following topics:

Safe working practices, legal and organisational requirements, use of tools, equipment and materials, workplace cleaning, and health and safety Storage, conditioning, and preparation of materials, stock rotation, and seasonal availability Hand-tied bouquets, gift wrapping, funeral work, wedding work, event/corporate work Floral designs, composition and elements of design, wiring and manipulation techniques, and design classification Understanding customer needs and budget requirements, company policies for payments, pricing, customer service, complaints, returns, and Consumer Law Sales opportunities within retail, marketing, promotions, and social media Organisation and time management, commercial timescales, minimising waste, flexibility, working to deadlines, teamwork, respect, and PPE The course also includes basic health and safety and First Aid training

Training:

Level 2 Floristry Apprenticeship Standard:

This apprenticeship will be completed by working 5 days per week in store with the employer, learning the job role and gaining valuable work experience, and then a block release of 1 week every 4 weeks, attending Derby College to complete coursework/assessments and Myton Derby for specific industry training This course will be delivered over a period of 12-months as well as an approximately 3-month end point assessment period equating to around 15-months

Training Outcome:

By the end of your apprenticeship, you will:

Earn a Diploma in Floristry, LANTRA Accredited Have the potential for permanent employment within Morrisons’ Horticulture department

Employer Description:
We started as a small market stall in Bradford and have now become the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain and second-largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to serve customers across the UK with just under 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide the freshest produce, including flowers, fish, vegetables, burgers, and bread, all delivered to our stores via six distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Our pack house, located in Derby, uses around 4 million flower stems to create 400,000 bouquets of flowers every week. Flowerworld is our dedicated flower facility, where 460 colleagues work in a single-shift operation to provide fresh flowers, roses, and bouquets. During busy seasonal events like Valentine's Day and Christmas, teamwork is crucial. In the run-up to Mother's Day, our production more than triples to 1.3 million bouquets a week!

Working Hours :
Monday - Sunday, 5 days out of 7 between 08:00 and 15:45 (or equivalent). Hours of work can vary depending on the needs of the business/agreement with store. Exact Rota TBC on starting the role.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Can-do attitude,Willing to learn,Able to drive with own car