Apprentice Florist - Myton Horticulture

For several years, Myton Horticulture (formerly Morrisons Flowerworld) has been investing in our Floristry Apprenticeship Scheme in partnership with Derby College. We have introduced Market Street Florists into many Morrisons stores around the country, and we are excited to offer opportunities for florists to join us.

You will be based at Myton Horticulture Derby.

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.

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