Spalding Horticultural Training Group

Courses

European Union Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

LandSkills is managed by Lantra on behalf of the East Midlands Development Agency as part of the Rural Development Programme for England

Welcome to the SHTG website

We are a leading horticultural training provider based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Established in 1982, we are now very much part of the industry and for many businesses and individuals the first choice for training, development, advice and access point for funding.

What makes SHTG different to many other training providers?

We have many years experience of working in horticulture

We pride ourselves on understanding customer needs

We have a strong belief in the value of training and the benefits it can bring to a business

We actively promote horticulture at all levels by attending careers events and industry days at local schools

We like to think of ourselves as not just a training provider but also as ambassadors of horticulture who care about the people and the businesses we represent

We offer a range of training for school leavers through to Business Management for owners and directors – a one-stop-shop

We access funding on your behalf to ensure the most cost effective delivery

Our success is built on reliability, flexibility, confidentiality, professionalism and fostering excellent working relationships with our customers. We are passionate about customer care and delivering value for money.

Forthcoming Events

30/01/2012
TEAM LEADER
Contact: Lorna


17/02/2012
PA 6 - HAND HELD APPLICATION
Contact: Lorna

Jobs

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
You would be organising a successful team, ensuring smooth running of our packhouse. The job involves planning the production to meet orders, communicating with the despatch team, setting up the production belts, ensuring stock rotation of all plants and other related tasks. You must be able to plan ahead and be confident in managing people. The working week includes Saturday and extra hours at peak times. Must be hard working, conscientious and have good numerical and communication skills.
Closing date:	30/01/2012
Contact:	Sarah Bull


DISPATCH OPERATIVE
You will be required to communicate with transport companies, palletize boxes and load lorries. Other tasks involve goods in checks and helping the production team. Some boxes can be heavy. It would be advantageous if candidates have a forklift and poep truck license and have previously worked in a similar position. Must be hard working, conscientious and have good numerical and communication skills.
Closing date:	30/01/2012
Contact:	Sarah Bull


OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
A self-employed position working on a flexible basis to suit demands of the job. You will be part of a very small friendly team and experience of working in a busy and varied role with operating knowledge of MS Office programmes is essential. Experience of SAGE accounts would be advantageous. You will be a highly organised person with excellent communication and telephone skills. Contact with customers and suppliers is through telephone and email and confidentiality is essential.
Closing date:	31/01/2012
Contact:	Lorna Howitt