Annual wage £17,440.00 £8.60 per hour plus £9.60 Overtime Working week Monday - Thursday, 07.30 - 17.00. Friday, 07.30 - 12.45. Overtime as required, Friday 13.45 - 16.00. Saturday, 07.30 - 11.00. Total hours per week: 39.0 Expected duration 24 Months Possible start date 01 Jul 2024 Date posted 22 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000246157 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day A tree production role based in two departments over a two year period. Working within a team under a supervisor who will also train you in the various aspects of the job including the use of pesticides. As your time with us progresses you will be given more challenging tasks which will enable you to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of the role. Following your successful completion of the course you will have the opportunity to request to work in whichever area of the business which you feel suits your strengths. The role includes: Being responsible for optimising crop/plant yields through establishment Management, harvest and post-harvest operations Maintaining and improving the surrounding environment Keeping up to date with technological advances and new innovations The training you will be getting Qualifications achieved: Crop Technician level 3 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 Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths (GCSE or equivalent grade 4 or C or above) will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Long term employment opportunity with good pay progression. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade Grades A-D, 9 - 3) Essential Things to consider The role will be primarily based outdoors throughout the year.