Apprentice Horticulture Nursery Operative
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Company: WHITING LANDSCAPE LIMITED
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Location: Worcestershire, B61 0RH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,680.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000043382
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Application Deadline Date: 17/08/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Working onsite, your hours will be 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and you will attend college for one week every 2-months with both on and ‘off the job’ learning support in-between.
Brief Description
As an Apprentice Nursery Operative, based at Whiting Landscape Limited in Bromsgrove, you'll support the day-to-day running of the nursery, gaining hands-on experience in plant production, health, preparation and maintenance while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Training to be Provided
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.
Working onsite, your working hours will be 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and you will attend college in Pershore for one week every 2-months with both on and ‘off the job’ learning support in-between.
Future Prospects
- On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could become a Nursery Operative with potential progression to Supervisor
- You could also become a Landscape Operative carrying out landscape maintenance on client sites, either locally or further afield
- This could lead to the role of Foreman, then Supervisor, or even Contracts Manager
Vacancy Detail
Assisting with propagation, potting, spacing and growing shrubs
Carrying out plant care tasks such as:
- Watering and feeding
- Pruning and maintenance
- Monitoring plant health
- Helping prepare plants for sale and dispatch
- Maintaining clean and organised nursery areas
- Learning to use tools and equipment safely
- Supporting stock movement and general nursery operations
- Following all Health & Safety and environmental standards
Other Information
Please note, we’re based in a semi-rural location, so the ability to get to and from work without using public transport will be useful.