Horticultural Apprentice - Crop Technician/Production
Wyevale Nurseries Limited · Hereford · posted 13 July 2026
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Working on the different areas of the nursery, producing, caring for plants, assembling and preparing customer orders.
Different departments look after various stages, and any apprentice is moved around them all in a rotation and spends time out on a Friday to get an overall view of operations.
Your training
Your training plan
Level 3 Crop Technician Apprenticeship including:
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 aged 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship and without Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade 4 or C or above) will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. Those aged 19+ at the start of their apprenticeship and without Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade 4 or C or above) will have the option as to whether they would like to achieve this.
Where it leads
4 apprentices are now employed full-time in responsible positions throughout the company. Therefore, for the right candidate, there is the opportunity to obtain a full-time job on completion of the apprenticeship.
About Wyevale Nurseries Limited
Large Ornamental Plant Nursery based in Hereford. Growing Trees Shrubs and herbaceous stock for landscapers and garden centres.
Things to consider
Most tasks involve working with other people in teams. Some heavy lifting of pots may be needed. Sometimes we work outside, whatever the weather.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English, Maths (grade 3/D+) — essential
Where you'll work
- Kings Acre, Hereford, HR4 7AY
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