If you would like more information or to apply for any of the above, please email your CV to plants@larchcottage.co.uk
New Vacancies for 2026
Updated 31/07/2026
Current Vacancies:
Horticulturalist / Gardening Apprentice – Level 2
We have a rare opportunity for an apprentice horticulturalist to come and join our friendly team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to pursue a career in horticulture and has a proven interest in plants.
You will work under our head gardener, maintaining and developing the gardens which are constantly evolving. You will also help with our organic vegetable garden which grows vegetables to serve our restaurant. We have an extensive range of plants and one of the biggest selections in the country so this is a great opportunity for someone wanting to learn! You will learn all aspects of horticulture including propagation.
Our well known and award winning gardens have raised over £50,000 for various charities and are open to the public two afternoons per week during the summer.
The apprenticeship will be offered in conjunction with Myerscough college and will be 100% work based however you will be required to attend college on occasional days to complete training courses.
This is a full time position. Normal hours are 8am-5pm (slightly reduced in the winter due to daylight hours). The position will include some weekend work.
The closing date is 31st August and successful candidates will be contacted shortly afterwards.
If you wish to apply please email your cv to plants@larchcottage.co.uk along with a covering letter.
Pay: £8.00-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Volunteers
Volunteering – we have small but growing team of volunteers here at Larch Cottage, so if you want to get out of the house, meet new people and get gardening whilst keeping fit- drop us an email or pop in.
