Full time, Fixed Term, 24 months
(30 hours per week in Year One increasing to 35 hours per week in Year Two, Monday to Friday)
This is an exciting opportunity to gain excellent skills and experience within a large plant production Nursery/Retail Nursery adjacent to Blaise Castle Estate. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with plants and outdoors, and takes pride in their work.
The Team and Role
The Nursery produces plants and hanging baskets for over 20 Local Authorities and for the Retail Shop on site. The role involves assisting in the production and delivery of top-quality bedding plants, pot plants, and hanging baskets to contractual specifications. You will be part of a small, friendly, and hardworking team.
The apprentice will be based at Blaise Nursery. Please look at the ‘A Day in the Life of a One City Apprentice’ for an insight into your typical working day.
Career Progression
During your apprenticeship, both on the job and through gaining formal qualifications, you could become an ideal candidate for a career in commercial plant production. There is also a retail unit at Blaise Nursery, and the role involves working within this area.
Why Bristol City Council?
We offer a fast-moving and supportive work environment, with opportunities to develop new skills within a high-profile organization. Many roles offer hybrid working arrangements, balancing home and office work. You will also receive membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. Join us to contribute to making Bristol a better place.
Applying for an Apprenticeship
Applicants must be aged 16 or over, with qualifications in English and Maths. If not, you must be prepared to study for the Function Skills Level 2 in both subjects alongside your apprenticeship.
How to Apply
To be shortlisted, demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within your application. We may also consider desirable criteria if applications are high. We are a Disability Confident employer, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the process.
If you need help with the application or interview preparation, please contact us.
For further information about the role, please contact us.
At Bristol City Council, we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Appointments are made on merit.
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