Horticultural Apprentice - Crop Technician/Production
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Company: The Bransford Webbs Plant Company
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Location: WR6 5JN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,776.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000025993
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Application Deadline Date: 12/06/2026
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Start Date: 05/10/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Autumn/Winter hrs 8.00 – 4.30 Monday – Thursday, 8.00 – 3.30 on a Friday Spring/Summer hrs 7.00 - 3.30 Monday – Thursday, 7.00 – 2.30 on a Friday
Brief Description
Excellent opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic person to join our horticulture team and follow a career in commercial ornamental plant production. The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, situated between Worcester and Malvern is one of the UK’s leading nurseries supplying approx 2 million plants per year to Garden Centres.
Training to be Provided
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
Future Prospects
Potential of a full-time position upon successful completion of qualification and proven work commitment, however this cannot be guaranteed.
Vacancy Detail
During the two years, the apprentice will gain experience in all areas of the nursery including:
- Propagation, including seed sowing, taking cuttings, and division
Potting (Machine) - Feeding
- Irrigation
- Plant Growth & Development
- Pest & Disease Control
- Quality Control
Despatch
Other Information
Position requires working in all seasons, and some tasks can be physically demanding.