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Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm · Truro · posted 27 August 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
14 September 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • Responsibility for all garden/groundwork including grass cutting (tractor/lawnmower), strimming, weed control, hedges, flowerbeds and plants/shrubs, hanging baskets and tubs (seasonal).
  • Ensuring orchards and grounds of the main farm site and Tregoninny are tidy, clear, weed free and safe. Visibly appealing to all visitors, acting as the liaison for the department.
  • Polytunnel – clean, presentable, watered. Kept to an acceptable standard and productive use.
  • Landscape maintenance.
  • Ensure that all checklists and relevant paperwork are filled in accurately and presented on time.
  • Assisting with the management of the vineyard. Working together with the vineyard manager to ensure they are maintained to the highest standards year-round.
  • Supporting the Vineyard manager with overall care, maintenance and upkeep of all of Tregoninny’s 300 Acres including woodland management, felling, maintaining and re-planting.
  • Maintaining gates, fences and animal tools/aids.
  • Rodent control (All sites).
  • Assist with any other site duties as required.
  • Any other activity/tasks as and when requested by the Directors.

Your training

Mandatory qualifications within this standard include:

  • Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Level 2 City & Guilds Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance or Lantra Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1)
  • City and Guilds Level 2 Award In the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment (PA6)

Day release: Monday.

Where it leads

Upon successfully completing the apprenticeship, there may be a permanent role available.

About Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm is a family-run, open all year-round visitor attraction and home to the thriving production house of the famous Rattler Cyder! Since the company was founded in 1980, Healeys has grown exponentially, with listings across large supermarket chains such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons, in addition to our regional and national wholesale partners. With a multi-faceted production facility specialising in a range of products from ciders, wines, preserves and spirits, our business is not only exciting place to visit and shop but a great place to work.

Things to consider

Reliable travel arrangements do need to be considered.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 3/D) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 3/D) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Penhallow, Truro, TR4 9LW

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