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Apprentice Florist
| Posting date: | 30 September 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2024 |
| Location: | PE11 3UP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | EVOLVE FLOWERS LIMITED |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About Evolve Flowers:
Evolve Flowers is a creative and dynamic floral company specialising in unique, sustainable floral designs for weddings, events, and corporate settings. With a strong focus on innovation and eco-friendly practices, we pride ourselves on using the best seasonal and British-grown flowers, combined with a passion for British grown sustainable designs. Through the teaching and wholesale supply sections of the business we aim to inspire and educate on sustainable technique and design.
Job Overview:
Evolve Flowers is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Florist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in floristry, gaining hands-on experience while working with expert florist in a fast-paced, creative environment. The apprenticeship will provide you with the skills and knowledge foundation needed to start your path as a fully qualified florist should you wish to take additional qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting senior florist and packhouse team with day-to-day tasks, including flower preparation, packing boxes for mail order and wholesale and making bouquets.
Learning and developing skills in floristry techniques, including hand-tied bouquets, wreaths, and installations.
Supporting the team in fulfilling client orders, wholesale and retail.
Managing stock, fresh flowers and supplies, and ensuring all materials are of the highest quality.
Assisting with the setup of displays and installations for events.
Providing excellent customer service and helping clients with their floral needs.
Keeping the studio, packhouse and large walk in chiller clean, tidy, and organised.
Gaining a strong understanding of floral trends and seasonal flowers.
Training & Development:
You will receive on-the-job training, learning about flowers and their care, wrapping wholesale stock, floristry techniques, design principles, and business practices
The opportunity to attend floristry workshops and other training sessions.
Regular feedback and support from experienced florists and award winning florist tutors.
Requirements:
A passion for flowers, creativity, and design.
Strong attention to detail and practical skills.
Willingness to learn and develop skills in flower handling and floristry.
Ability to work in a team and take direction from team leaders
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to handle physical work, including lifting and standing for long periods.
Flexibility to work weekends and during busy seasons, such as wedding season and holidays.
Resilience to work in cold conditions
No prior floristry experience is required, but any related experience or qualifications would be advantageous.
Benefits:
Comprehensive training and career development in the floristry industry.
Opportunity to work with a creative and supportive environment. Evolve is an equal opportunities employer.
A vibrant and artistic working environment which is also very cold so please do not apply if you are not hardy!
Potential for future employment with Evolve Flowers upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
**How to Apply**:
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position to trade@evolveflowers.com
Evolve Flowers is a creative and dynamic floral company specialising in unique, sustainable floral designs for weddings, events, and corporate settings. With a strong focus on innovation and eco-friendly practices, we pride ourselves on using the best seasonal and British-grown flowers, combined with a passion for British grown sustainable designs. Through the teaching and wholesale supply sections of the business we aim to inspire and educate on sustainable technique and design.
Job Overview:
Evolve Flowers is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Florist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in floristry, gaining hands-on experience while working with expert florist in a fast-paced, creative environment. The apprenticeship will provide you with the skills and knowledge foundation needed to start your path as a fully qualified florist should you wish to take additional qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting senior florist and packhouse team with day-to-day tasks, including flower preparation, packing boxes for mail order and wholesale and making bouquets.
Learning and developing skills in floristry techniques, including hand-tied bouquets, wreaths, and installations.
Supporting the team in fulfilling client orders, wholesale and retail.
Managing stock, fresh flowers and supplies, and ensuring all materials are of the highest quality.
Assisting with the setup of displays and installations for events.
Providing excellent customer service and helping clients with their floral needs.
Keeping the studio, packhouse and large walk in chiller clean, tidy, and organised.
Gaining a strong understanding of floral trends and seasonal flowers.
Training & Development:
You will receive on-the-job training, learning about flowers and their care, wrapping wholesale stock, floristry techniques, design principles, and business practices
The opportunity to attend floristry workshops and other training sessions.
Regular feedback and support from experienced florists and award winning florist tutors.
Requirements:
A passion for flowers, creativity, and design.
Strong attention to detail and practical skills.
Willingness to learn and develop skills in flower handling and floristry.
Ability to work in a team and take direction from team leaders
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to handle physical work, including lifting and standing for long periods.
Flexibility to work weekends and during busy seasons, such as wedding season and holidays.
Resilience to work in cold conditions
No prior floristry experience is required, but any related experience or qualifications would be advantageous.
Benefits:
Comprehensive training and career development in the floristry industry.
Opportunity to work with a creative and supportive environment. Evolve is an equal opportunities employer.
A vibrant and artistic working environment which is also very cold so please do not apply if you are not hardy!
Potential for future employment with Evolve Flowers upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
**How to Apply**:
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position to trade@evolveflowers.com