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Apprentice Horticulture Nursery Operative

Whiting Landscape Limited · Worcestershire · posted 17 July 2026

Wage
£17,680 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
17 August 2026
Positions
1

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Assisting with propagation, potting, spacing and growing shrubs

Carrying out plant care tasks such as:

  • Watering and feeding
  • Pruning and maintenance
  • Monitoring plant health
  • Helping prepare plants for sale and dispatch
  • Maintaining clean and organised nursery areas
  • Learning to use tools and equipment safely
  • Supporting stock movement and general nursery operations
  • Following all Health & Safety and environmental standards

Your training

Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.

Working onsite, your working hours will be 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and you will attend college in Pershore for one week every 2-months with both on and ‘off the job’ learning support in-between.

Where it leads

  • On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could become a Nursery Operative with potential progression to Supervisor
  • You could also become a Landscape Operative carrying out landscape maintenance on client sites, either locally or further afield
  • This could lead to the role of Foreman, then Supervisor, or even Contracts Manager   

About Whiting Landscape Limited

Whiting Landscape Limited, a trusted Commercial Landscaping Company, based in Catshill, Bromsgrove, is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Horticulture Nursery Operative to join the team. Based on site with Burcot Lane Nurseries, co-located at our Wildmoor Lane Head Office, the Nursery has a strong reputation for shrub growing expertise and excellent production techniques.

Things to consider

Please note, we’re based in a semi-rural location, so the ability to get to and from work without using public transport will be useful.

Skills they're looking for

Team workingInitiativeGenuine interest in plantsPositive attitudeStrong work ethicComfortable working outdoorsGood attention to detailReliable & punctual

Where you'll work

  • Wildmoor Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0RH

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