Apprentice Florist - Myton Horticulture
WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS P L C · Sinfin Lane, DE24 9GL
Florist (level 2)
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our Floristry program with Morrisons. This program is designed to help you learn, grow and develop your creativity. You will be earning while learning and getting your qualifications without any cost. All we require from you is a willingness to learn and a passion for floristry.
The work
For several years, Myton Horticulture (formerly Morrisons Flowerworld) has been investing in our Floristry Apprenticeship Scheme in partnership with Derby College. We have introduced Market Street Florists into many Morrisons stores around the country, and we are excited to offer opportunities for florists to join us.
You will be based at Myton Horticulture Derby.
As a Floristry Apprentice, you will work hands-on and side-by-side with our experienced colleagues, learning the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements for our valued customers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge in floristry and customer service while working with a supportive team.
There are six phases of the course that are conducted over a period of 12 months. Each phase will have an endpoint assessment, and will cover the following topics:
- Safe working practices, legal and organisational requirements, use of tools, equipment and materials, workplace cleaning, and health and safety
- Storage, conditioning, and preparation of materials, stock rotation, and seasonal availability
- Hand-tied bouquets, gift wrapping, funeral work, wedding work, event/corporate work
- Floral designs, composition and elements of design, wiring and manipulation techniques, and design classification
- Understanding customer needs and budget requirements, company policies for payments, pricing, customer service, complaints, returns, and Consumer Law
- Sales opportunities within retail, marketing, promotions, and social media
- Organisation and time management, commercial timescales, minimising waste, flexibility, working to deadlines, teamwork, respect, and PPE
- The course also includes basic health and safety and first aid training
What you come out with
By the end of your apprenticeship, you will:
- Earn a Diploma in Floristry, LANTRA Accredited
- Have the potential for permanent employment within Morrisons’ Horticulture department
What they are looking for
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Can-do attitude
- Willing to learn
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English C/4 or above
- Essential · GCSE Mathematics C/4 or above
Things to consider
- To be considered for our Floristry Apprenticeship you must be aged 18 or over, as you may be required to work independently and unsociable hours (weekends)
- Training will be conducted in Derby at Derby College and Myton Derby
- You must have achieved a Grade C/4 in maths and English or equivalent.
The employer
Morrisons started as a small market stall in Bradford and have now become the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain and second-largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to serve customers across the UK with just under 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide the freshest produce, including flowers, fish, vegetables, burgers, and bread, all delivered to our stores via six distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Myton Horticulture (formerly Morrisons Flowerworld), located in Derby, uses around 4 million flower stems to create 400,000 bouquets of flowers every week. Our Derby distribution centre is a dedicated flower facility, where 460 colleagues work in a single-shift operation to provide fresh flowers, roses, and bouquets. During busy seasonal events like Valentine's Day and Christmas, teamwork is crucial. In the run-up to Mother's Day, our production more than triples to 1.3 million bouquets a week!
Workplace
- Unit 4, Derby Distribution Centre, Sinfin Lane, Derby, DE24 9GL