Horticulture Crop Technician Apprentice

Reporting directly to the Site Supervisor your key responsibilities will
include:

Water and Feed crops Monitor and record the growing environment Take responsibility for plant material deliveries Lift plant plugs ready for potting Machine potting Despatch Check and apply biological control onto the crops
Spray crops as required (qualified sprayers only)

Training:

Level 2 Awards in:

Safe Use of Pesticides

On completion of the pesticides foundation unit above also choose
one of the following units:

Boom sprayer, mounted, trailed or self-propelled equipment Granular applicator equipment Handheld applicator equipment Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Apprentices aged 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship and
without Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade 4 or C or above) will
need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.

Those aged 19+ at the start of their apprenticeship and without Level 2
English and Maths (GCSE grade 4 or C or above) will have the option as to whether they would like to achieve this.

Training Outcome:

Grower, Production Team Leader / Supervisor, Growing Technician.

Employer Description:
Fleurie Nursery, part of the Tristram Plants and Farplants Group are a market leading customer focussed organisation producing and supplying high quality ornamental garden plants to the wholesale market. We are based in West Sussex with 4 production Nurseries.

Working Hours :
Out of Season (Sept–Feb): Monday - Thursday, 7:45am - 4:15pm. Friday, 7:45am - 3:15pm. Weekend duty: 1 in 6 In Season (Mar–Aug): Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday. 4 days: 7:45am - 4:15pm. 1 weekend day: 7:45am - 3:15pm.

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