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About this apprenticeship
Employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by employees’ actions at work. Employees must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
Person specification
You will need to be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions
You will need to have the desire to learn all aspects of growing watercress
You will be expected to attend training both internally and externally to include first aid as an essential
To follow course syllabus and work towards completing all task set by course instructor
Perform general farm duties as instructed by your manager, these may include, bed cleaning, levelling, planting, fertiliser application, rolling, harvesting, chipping and general farm husbandry
Complete any paperwork that is required in the day-to-day needs of the farm
Assist in implementing any new production methods which aim to improve the efficiency of the farm
Ensure all assets are maintained and utilised efficiently and maintain the production areas, buildings and environments in a serviceable, tidy and weed free state
Always observe company Health & Safety and Environment Policy requirements
You will be expected if the need arises to work on different sites in the UK, a driving licence is an essential requirement
Understand the cycle of growing watercress including the quality of water entering and discharging from beds and farms, following the criteria and in particular ensure compliance with EA discharge consents through the effective utilisation and maintenance of settlement facilities
Work as a team member and instil a positive approach within the workplace
Training
Day release during term time to Sparsholt College.
What you could go on to do
You may be offered a permanent position, upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
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