Horticulture Crop Technician Apprentice

General nursery tasks, which may include all or some of the following:

Despatch work: selecting, traying up, collecting, preparing plants for despatch, labelling, packing, and cling wrapping, assembly of Danish trolleys Potting: machine potting, planting, setting plants down, supplying
machine with pots and plants. Hand potting of young plants or final pots Plant care: trimming, weeding, caning, and tying, watering using hose and lance Propagation: filling trays, collecting, preparing, and sticking in the
cuttings Mini-tractor driving: including transportation of plants and Danish
trolleys Nursery hygiene: including disposal of dead or diseased plants and cleaning of growing areas Maintenance: assisting with work on nursery structures, roads and
facilities Any other duties as requested by your Team Leader, Supervisor or
Manager Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to
throughout and Risk Assessments followed

You will undertake training on crop protection allowing you to recognise and manage common pest and diseases through the application of biological controls and chemical crop spraying.

Training:

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Crop technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Training Outcome:
Crop Protection Production Team Leader / Supervisor Crop Grower

Employer Description:
Binsted Nursery is part of the Tristram Plants and Farplants group. A market leading customer focussed group producing and supplying high quality container grown from perennials and herbs to succulents and bulbs to the wholesale market. Binsted Nursery was founded in 1978, based in West Sussex with two production sites.

Working Hours :
Monday- Thursday 8:00- 4:45pm Friday 8:00- 3:45pm Overtime as needed during the week and some weekends during peak despatch times in the spring. Weekend Watering Duties on a rota basis

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness