Horticulture Operative Apprentice

  • Company: MATTHEW EDEN
  • Location: Chelmsford, CM3 2JJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,680.00 per year
  • Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref: NAS-2000020412
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
  • Start Date: 14/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Working Monday to Friday 7am- 4.30pm from Bovington Farm- CM3 2JJ, attending Writtle College one day a week from 9am- 4.30pm- CM1 3RR. 40 hrs a week including 1 day at college.

Brief Description

At Eden horticulture we undertake some fantastic projects in the Essex area. We are looking for an apprentice to help bolster our team. We cover all soft and hard landscaping areas within the trade. Please browse through our website for examples.

Training to be Provided

Working 7am-4.30pm, meeting at our yard and travel to site in company vehicles.


Attending Writtle College CM1 3RR one day a week 9am-4.30pm for training. 

Future Prospects

After completion of the Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship, Writtle College deliver the Level 3 Horticulture supervisor apprenticeship. 

Vacancy Detail

* Basic tasks will follow your prospectus at college


* General labouring work to start


* Plant indentification


* Pruning/Grass cutting

Other Information


  • We work in all weather conditions no matter what time of the year

Ready to start your adventure?