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General Farm Worker Crop Technician (top Fruit) Apprentice

FANNON AGRICULTURE LTD · South East · ME17 3JB

Apprenticeship Level 3 Environment & Animal Care
Salaryยฃ14,560 yearly
LocationSouth East
PostcodeME17 3JB
Start date2 Nov 2026
Apply by23 Oct 2026
QualificationCrop technician (level 3)
Training providernorth kent college
Job ID54730
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About the role

Job Title: Horticultural & Groundskeeping Apprentice ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿšœ

Are you ready to get your hands dirty and grow your career in a vibrant outdoor environment? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Horticultural & Groundskeeping Apprentices! This is your chance to learn the ins and outs of maintaining stunning landscapes and keeping our machinery in top shape. ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒผ

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Pruning & Planting: Mastering the art of shaping shrubs and trees, and nurturing new growth. โœ‚๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ
  • Pest & Disease Management: Learning effective spraying techniques to keep our plants healthy. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ
  • Lawn Care: Keeping our grounds looking immaculate with expert grass cutting. ๐Ÿ“
  • Irrigation Systems: Understanding and maintaining our watering systems to ensure optimal plant hydration. ๐Ÿ’ง
  • Machinery Maintenance: Rolling up your sleeves for essential workshop repairs on tractors and other groundskeeping equipment. ๐Ÿ”งโš™๏ธ
  • Tree Husbandry: Developing skills in the care and maintenance of our valued trees. ๐ŸŒณ
  • Future Leadership: With dedication and skill, there's a potential opportunity to step into a supervisory role, guiding seasonal workers. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ‘ฅ

What We're Looking For:

  • A strong work ethic and a passion for working outdoors. ๐Ÿ’ช
  • A willingness to learn and take direction. ๐Ÿง 
  • Reliability and a commitment to quality. โœ…
  • (No specific qualifications required, just enthusiasm!) ๐ŸŽ‰

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience and develop valuable skills in the horticultural and groundskeeping industry. If you're eager to contribute and grow with us, we can't wait to hear from you! ๐ŸŒŸ

Key responsibilities

  • Pruning
  • Spraying
  • Grass cutting
  • Irrigation
  • Workshop repairs of tractors and machinery

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4/C or above), Maths (grade 4/C or above))