Apprentice Florist
THE DAISY CHAIN & OCCASIONS LTD
PRINCES RISBOROUGH (HP27 0AX)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 March 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to become a qualified Level 2 Florist focused on learning floral designs, delivering exceptional customer service and managing stock.
- Wage
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£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Florist (level 2)
- Hours
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4 days per week, weekdays Monday–Friday 9am – 5pm. Days will be dependent on rota and college days. Additional hours are required on Saturdays, generally 1 a month. Additional hours are required for peak times and may be required for holiday cover.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 April 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Creating and assembling all types of floral arrangements
- Preparing floral designs
- Caring for plants/flowers
- Maintaining hygiene standards and general housekeeping of the shop by keeping tools and work areas clean and tidy
- Handling deliveries and managing stock by unpacking and displaying stock
- Providing customer service and developing customer service skills by assisting customers and selling products
Where you'll work
40 HIGH STREET
PRINCES RISBOROUGH
HP27 0AX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Training course
Florist (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- S1 Demonstrate the different unpacking techniques for boxed, bunched and poisonous/irritant plant or flower material.
- S2 Select and prepare appropriate containers for materials being conditioned to ensure correct hygiene procedures are followed.
- S3 Select tools, protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the fresh materials that are being conditioned.
- S4 Condition fresh plant materials in order of their botanical requirements. Understand the difference between the terms genus, species, variety and cultivar.
- S5 Maintain botanical materials using accurate stock rotation to ensure that the product is sold/used in the best condition.
- S6 Demonstrate the care and maintenance of the different plant groups covering foliage, flowering, berried, succulents, cacti, bulbs/corms, orchids and planted designs and how environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, light, water and nutrients affect them.
- S7 Describe the common indicators of pests and disease and the action that should be taken if they are discovered. Ensure that waste is disposed of sustainably and work safely. Handle and transport plants and resources safely and efficiently covering: growing medium; containers; Tools and equipment; supports; watering devices; chemicals; delicate and robust plants; plants that can be safely lifted by one person or need more than one person.
- S8 Understand the principles of safe lifting and handling in regard to plant transportation.
- S9 Be able to organise yourself, prioritise your own workload/activity and work to meet deadlines.
- S10 Estimate the amount of time it will take to complete a floral or planted design within commercial timescales and in a way that minimises waste.
- S11 Work under time pressures.
- S12 Interpret a customer™s requirements and manage customer™s expectations positively within the specification (budget, content, occasion, design style, client™s requirements).
- S13 Follow company practice for costing designs and understand the need to minimise waste.
- S14 Record and store a customer™s information in a safe location in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
- S15 Demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
- S16 Demonstrate good communication skills and body language.
- S17 Demonstrate basic promotional and marketing skills and awareness of social media protocol relating to the business.
- S18 Adhere to deadlines when necessary.
- S19 Demonstrate an awareness of targets and goals which you may be needed to deliver against.
- S20 Display and maintain goods to their best advantage so that they remain attractive, appealing and safe to customers.
- S21 Demonstrate good IT skills “ be able to take orders off the website and/or use the computer for order processing.
- S22 Demonstrate the following using the Principles & Elements of design: Tied designs; Wired designs; Glued designs; Designs in a medium.
- Prepare designs for sale and secure transportation.
- S23 Demonstrate the following techniques: Attaching techniques – Binding, tying and knotting, glueing, pinning, stapling. Wiring techniques – Support wiring, external wiring, semi-internal wiring, internal wiring, stitching, single-leg mount, double leg mount, hook wiring, units, feathering, pipping, sepal pinning. Manipulation techniques – Basing, backing, bow making, grouping, caging, edging, layering, plaiting, pleating/folding, rolling/cupping, spiralling, taping, threading, veiling, weaving, wrapping. Water retaining techniques – Floating, floral foam, moss, tape, tubes/phials, wax and water gels/pearls.
- Sources of inspiration: Culture, Botany, Emotion, Technique/Method, Economy.
- Design Schema: Order category: Symmetry / Asymmetry Design classification: Decorative / Form linear / Vegetative Line direction: Radial / Parallel / Free arrangement of lines
- S24 Maintain an effective, safe and clean working environment with particular regard to the public and colleagues.
- S25 Maintain and handle tools, products and materials safely and in a manner than minimises waste, damage and contamination.
- Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Identify health and safety risks for yourself, the public or colleagues.
- Undertake regular checks and maintenance of equipment which must be carried out according to manufacturer™s recommendations, safe use of machinery and equipment
- Demonstrate: The awareness of risk assessments and understand their importance. Safe methods for moving and lifting items. How to find COSHH information. Why and when protective clothing and equipment should be used. The need for an accident book and know where it is kept and how it should be completed. How to report RIDDOR.
Training schedule
You will be working towards a Level 2 Florist Apprenticeship and, as part of this, you will be required to attend Sheffield College one day per week at The Floristry School either in person or via remote learning.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
There may be times when you are required to help with wedding setup and in our gift and home shop to cover lunch breaks.
About this employer
Proudly serving the Princes Risborough community for over 30 years, The Daisy Chain has earned a reputation for beautiful flowers, friendly service, and a true passion for floristry.
Current owner Londer took over the business in 2005, and now works alongside her daughter Charlotte, who joined the team in 2012. Together with their talented and dedicated staff, they create and deliver stunning floral designs for every occasion — from weddings and funerals to events and local business displays.
You can order online for local flower deliveries or call the shop directly — our friendly team is always happy to help with any questions or bespoke requests.
Located in the heart of Princes Risborough High Street, at 38 - 40 High Street, The Daisy Chain now offers much more than flowers. Explore our all-year Christmas shop, filled with festive decorations, gifts, and seasonal favourites, or browse our gorgeous gift & homeware store for unique items to brighten your home or delight a loved one.
Whether you’re celebrating, remembering, or simply adding a touch of beauty to your day, The Daisy Chain Florist, Gift & Christmas Shop is here to make every moment special.
After this apprenticeship
We are looking for someone to learn with us and continue as part of our team once qualified.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Alice Mee
alice.mee@sheffcol.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020520.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)