Job Vacancies
We currently have 2 opportunities available.
Nursery Trainee with NVQ Level 2 Day Release
Hours: Full-time (39 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive
A trainee employed at Boningale Ltd will gain experience across all departments, from propagation to sales. They will develop a range of plant skills on site, underpinned with knowledge gained from attending day release at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston.
Attributes Required
- Past experience is not necessary but a positive attitude to work is essential.
- We are looking for individuals with a strong desire to learn about horticulture and to develop skills and work practises that will make them an asset to the company.
- Applicants must have a co-operative and flexible disposition, able to work well with others or on their own. They should be self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for their own actions.
- Individuals must be prepared to work both outside and in tunnels/glasshouses in all weathers.
- Ideally GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, although functional skills training will be given at Rodbaston if needed.
Intended Outcomes
- NVQ level 2 in Production Horticulture, achieved through day release at Rodbaston College and on site practical experience.
- Other external training as required.
- Possible continuation to Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship.
- Trainees will be encouraged to develop within a particular area of the company, with the aim being that they be offered full-time employment upon completion of their training.
Rodbaston College
- Trainees will attend Rodbaston College on a day release basis, where they will study alongside a range of students of different ages and horticultural backgrounds.
- A specific college tutor will become the assessor and will visit trainees at work, helping gain evidence to complete NVQ units.
- The college operates a minibus service from various locations to the college and back again.
On Site Work Experience – Propagation to Sales
- Trainees will gain a broad understanding of the whole nursery process, starting with plant propagation, through containerisation, nursery maintenance, despatch and sales.
- Key skills will be highlighted in each area and will provide the backbone of the training.
- On the job coaching will help individuals develop within the team and to achieve commercial standards in all areas, whilst working safely and efficiently.
Hours and Pay
- 39 hours a week. Start time is 8am, finish time is site specific, depending on lunch breaks.
- Pay will be based on the national minimum wage for the duration of training.
- Overtime as required will be paid at 1.5 x normal pay.
- Wages are paid monthly, directly into staff bank accounts.
- Holiday entitlement is 23 days per year, plus Bank Holidays.
Applicants must apply with their current CV, marked for the attention of Helen Edwards. Please make the position you are applying for clear.
Please e-mail: helen.edwards@boningale.co.uk
Or apply by post:
Boningale Limited
Holyhead Road
Albrighton
Wolverhampton
WV7 3AT
Crop Technician Trainee with NVQ Level 3 Block Release
Hours: Full-time (39 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive
A trainee employed at Boningale will gain experience across all departments, from propagation to sales, with an emphasis on establishment and husbandry of the growing crop. Individuals will develop a range of plant skills on site, underpinned with knowledge gained from attending block release at Pershore College, Worcestershire.
Attributes required
- Past experience is not necessary but a positive attitude to work is essential.
- We are looking for individuals with a strong desire to learn about horticulture and to contribute to their own professional development.
- Applicants must have a co-operative and flexible disposition and display excellent team working. They should be self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for their own actions.
- They must be a clear and effective communicator. This means an ability to give and receive information and instructions accurately and in a timely and positive manner.
- Individuals must be adaptable to changing environmental conditions, situations and working environments.
- Trainees without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.
Intended Outcomes
- NVQ level 3 Crop Technician, achieved through block release at Pershore College and on-site practical experience.
Level 2 awards in:
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Safe Use of Pesticides – Foundation unit plus either Boom Sprayer or Hand-held application units.
- On completion of this training qualified Crop technicians would be anticipated to progress within the company being integral to Boningale’s future success.
Pershore College
- Trainees will attend Pershore College over two years on a block release basis, 5 blocks a year. Here they will study alongside individuals from other nurseries from within the West Midlands.
- The College provides accommodation for block release students for which Boningale Ltd will pay 50% of the costs. Trainees will need to travel to Pershore under their own steam.
On Site Work Experience – Propagation to Sales
- Trainees will gain a broad understanding of the whole nursery process, starting with plant propagation, through containerisation, nursery maintenance, despatch and sales.
- Key skills will be highlighted in each area and will provide the backbone of the training.
- On the job coaching will help individuals develop within the team and to achieve commercial standards in all areas, whilst working safely and efficiently.
Hours and Pay
- 39 hours a week – Start time is 8am finish time is site specific depending on lunch breaks.
- Pay will be based on the national minimum wage for the duration of the training.
- Overtime as required will be paid at 1.5 x normal pay.
- Wages are paid monthly directly into staff bank accounts.
- Holiday entitlement is 23 days per year plus 8 bank holidays.
