apprenticeships
exciting new placements for young people
role: Arable or Fruit Crafts Person
location: Could be based at any one of our farms across the country – this will vary depending on where and when someone applies.
time: 2-year programme with 4 residential courses per year in one week blocks spent at Reaseheath College, Cheshire
availability: up to 8 vacancies
salary: £10,000 plus overtime in Harvest season
We are looking for people who are passionate about fresh food and the outdoors and who want to become the future of farming. For us, farming is much more than growing food. It is about a sustainable business that cares for the environment, protects local wildlife and raises awareness about food. We are big in both arable and fruit farming, including potatoes, strawberries, cider apples and peas, all of which go into our stores. Our aim is to expand the range of foods we grow and provide high-quality British produce for our customers.
qualification
The Co-operative Farms is working with Reaseheath College in Cheshire, who will be the training providers for the scheme. Reaseheath College is recognised as one of the leading land-based Colleges in the country and has an excellent reputation for the quality of its Further and Higher Education. Once on the programme, you will get the chance to complete an agricultural qualification up to level 3, which you will have 2 to 3 years to complete, depending on your level of experience. You will be required to carry out basic tasks on arable and fruit farms under supervision, as well as assisting in seasonal duties to ensure that crop production is maximised. You need to be willing to develop new skills and attend regular residential training courses. This apprenticeship involves some physical work, along with occasional unsociable hours and work at weekends.
development
Your 12-month apprenticeship is half of a 2-year training programme that includes 4 residential courses in one week blocks at Reaseheath College, Cheshire. You will develop a broad technical knowledge, and as one of Britain’s biggest farmers, you could have the opportunity to work with leading edge, highly sophisticated technology, such as auto-steering and GPS mapping (that’s where the tractors steer themselves) and trickle irrigation controlled via a mobile phone. We work closely with our food business and central marketing functions, offering broader career opportunities and progression than other employers in the industry. We also support and train our people so that they fulfil their potential.
how to apply
Applications welcome – if you are interested please go to www.co-operative.jobs/apprentices.
The Co-operative Farms is a trading name of Co-operative Group Ltd. Co-operative Group Ltd will retain your CV for use for 12 months for future/alternative positions as appropriate. If you do not want us to retain your information please advise us. Please note that email is not a secure method of transfer.
The Co-operative Farms is a trading name of Co-operative Group Ltd. Co-operative Group Ltd will retain your CV for use for 12 months for future/alternative positions as appropriate. If you do not want us to retain your information please advise us. Please note that email is not a secure method of transfer.