Floristry Apprentice

4 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Flowers by Bethany Full time

We are an ever expanding family of creative, like minded individuals who all share a love of flowers and events.

During busy times you may assist our drivers and florist on large event set up's, and de-rigging event items, we would expect a professional and approachable manner with a willing to learn whilst representing the company.

The role will be split between 2 sites Our store based in Swinton & Our Studio bases in Leigh/Pennington. You must be able to get to both sites when needed. (Someone with a car would be beneficial or someone who has a family member or friend able to bring them to and from work as buses can cause extreme problems with our standard working times.)

General Information
- Your week will Consist of 20 Hours(Overtime may be possible at peak periods - Rate of pay for any overtime would be NMW for your age.)

14 Hours a week in work & 6 Hours a week learning either in college, via video call or at home studying.

You will be paid for all 20 hours. Rate of pay for the apprenticeship hours Range from £6.40 - £8.00 depending on ability/progress.

This apprenticeship can range from just over a year to just over 2 years depending how soon your tutor thinks you could take the end exam.

Once completed you will have a Level 2 Modern Floristry Apprenticeship Qualification.

Your General Duties May including
- Conditioning new stock
- Customer service
- Cleaning of workspace and front of house
- Creating gift bouquets
- Creating funeral florals
- Creating wedding florals
- Setting up events
- Stock taking
- Working within the team on large scale installations & floral work.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

Pay: £6.40-£11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- MANCHESTER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What is your background in floristry or where did your interest in this trade start?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 07/05/2024