Horticultural/Agricultural Apprentice

Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

Assisting with all day to day tasks involved in running a
busy fruit farm

Help with all fruit growing activities including:

Pruning Planting Irrigation Spraying (when qualified) Harvesting General farm and machinery maintenance Operating farm machinery – tractors/forklift/mower Record keeping Juice/Cider production during winter months

Training:
Pershore College Learning: Level 3 Crop Technician Apprenticeship GCSE maths and English if required

Training Outcome:
A full time position may be available on completion of a successful apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Hayles Fruit Farm is a 100 acre farm based in the Cotswolds growing a range from top and soft fruit including apples, pears, plums, strawberries, raspberries, tayberries and gooseberries. Diversification over the years has seen the addition of a Farmshop, Outdoor Shop, Café, PYO and Campsite.

Working Hours :
An average of 40 hours per week spread over 5 days (excluding Sunday)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Reliability and Punctuality