To support the Estates Manager by ensuring the effective upkeep and maintenance of all Parish Council services and facilities. This includes carrying out a wide range of horticultural, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and general duties across sports turf areas, cemeteries, and Council-owned buildings.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform general horticultural duties, including planting, pruning, weeding, and turf maintenance.
Maintain and develop Parish Council landscapes and green spaces.
Carry out grounds maintenance across sports facilities, cemeteries, and other public spaces.
Undertake general building and facility upkeep tasks as required.Safely operate a wide range of machinery, tools, and specialist equipment.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the Parish Council’s Health & Safety policies and other relevant regulations.
The successful candidate will be required to study for a nationally recognised diploma in Horticulture, training for which will be organised by the Council.
Training:You will attend East Durham College's Houghall campus on a day release programme weekly where you will partake in theory-based sessions.
(Core) Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course
(Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City and Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
(Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Handheld Equipment OR City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment
The qualification you will undertake is the occupational Standard:
ST0225, horticulture or landscape construction operative level 2
An assessor will visit you in the work place every 4 weeks.Training Outcome:
Possibility of a full-time post upon completion of apprenticeship
You will gain satisfaction and self-confidence from knowing your abilities have been successfully assessed against an established national standard
The professional qualifications behind the apprenticeship programme and the experience in the horticulture role will provide you with a great opportunity to progress your career with us and explore development opportunities that are available to you.
Recruitment process will involve attendance at an assessment day.
Employer Description:Monk Hesleden Parish Council was established in December 1894 and it serves the village of Blackhall Colliery, Blackhall Rocks, Crimdon, Hesleden, High Hesleden & Monk Hesleden.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm.
Above are summer working hours which total 39 hours, winter working reduces to 35 hours timing to be confirmed with employer at interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Hard working....Read more...
Carry out general gardening and grounds maintenance, including weeding, borders, hedge cutting and leaf clearance
Operate ride-on and pedestrian lawnmowers
Use chemicals and carry out spraying (once qualified)
Conduct regular checks on tools and machinery
Hedge cutting, strimming and sweeping
Mow and maintain lawns
Drive and operate the tractor
Grow plants from seed to restock school borders
Plant and maintain flowerbeds and shrubberies
Assist with garden landscaping when required
Clear leaves from drains as necessary
Adhere to school and legal health and safety procedures
Undertake training and use machinery and vehicles safely
Wear suitable protective clothing for all tasks
Train in the safe use of herbicides and fertilisers
Lift and handle equipment/materials safely
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)
Your training plan
Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard - Horticulture and Landscape Operative:
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 1 Functional Skills in English & Maths (if required, exemptions apply)
Training Outcome:Opportunity to secure full time employment as a horticulture and landscape operative and to further develop your skills by progressing onto the Level 3 Landscape/Horticulture supervisor Apprenticeship should a suitable role become available.Employer Description:Nestled under a big Somerset sky is a school a world away from the ordinary; a place of purpose and possibility where children are flourishing. It is a family where individuals are known, diversity is celebrated, and audacious dreams are born.
It is a place where the world’s complexity and unpredictability are viewed as opportunity; where young people are not just prepared for their futures but are enabled to co-create them. It is an unpretentious community with a sense of fun, where children are inspired to collaborate, imagine and pioneer: because we believe they can lead with purpose and have impact now, not just when they leave the Sixth form.
This is a magical place. This is Wellington.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, with half an hour for lunch. With weekend working on a rota-basis during term-time.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Ability to embrace change,Positive outlook....Read more...
At Grosvenor we understand that first impressions count and we know that our green spaces, garden squares and horticultural displays can help transform our estate, properties, attract new residents and keep existing ones. We aspire to have a reputation for overseeing one of the best kept areas of London and this is where you can help.
To assist in maintenance and high standards of horticulture and grounds maintenance on the London Estate
Be an enthusiastic, hardworking, and willing to work in all weathers
A team player who is willing to work in a great team and autonomously when required
You’ll love working outdoors and understand that our open spaces are as significant as our properties
Training:
The team are based within 5 mins of Victoria train station in London and you will be provided full uniform and receive great benefits and have full support for your training
Once a week, you will attend day release College to obtain an NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or similar (day to be agreed)
Training Outcome:
Practical experience in horticulture or plant related discipline, amateur or professional
Team-working experience
Able to work with garden tools, and machinery and equipment following Health and Safety guidelines
Employer Description:Grosvenor Property UK (GPUK) is one of the oldest and greenest property businesses in the UK. It’s in the process of becoming the first carbon neutral property company and has an industry leading strategy in place to tackle the climate crisis through its places and people, including launching a £90m retrofit programme for heritage buildings and creating an urban biodiversity garden in Grosvenor Square. GPUK owns and develops an exceptional range of properties and green spaces across 300 acres of Mayfair and Belgravia.Working Hours :The post-holders will be employed to work 35 hours per week, normally worked between:
8.00am to 4.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Our gardens are heritage sites, and homes to the most extensive plant collection in Europe, and our gardeners are responsible for the conservation and development of plant collections and the gardens to increasing numbers of members and visitors. Our gardens are much loved and visited from far and wide by many and you’ll be part of the team of professionals caring for all aspects of the heritage gardens in the portfolio.
Quarry Bank’s gardens, in Cheshire, contain 18th century Picturesque elements, plus a Victorian parterre and rock gardens, restored walled garden and vinery, orchards, productive horticulture, wildflower meadows, stunning ornamental borders and striking geology. All with a river running through it.
As a team we carry out meadow and lawn care; design and planting; propagation; border care – weeding, division, pruning as well as orchard management with purpose built garden team building, compost areas and services yard. We are also working on a project developing our historic workers’ landscapes over the next 2 years.Training:
Your training will be delivered via a combination of mandatory 5-day college blocks and online learning, with all college expenses and travel paid. There will also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience. You’ll also be able to join other training events and learn from industry colleagues internally and externally.
Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard. (Horticulture or landscape construction operative level 2)
You’ll attend and prepare for regular review meetings with your training provider and be accountable for your own progression
You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided
You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in English and maths if not already exempt
Training Outcome:
This role can lead to an Assistant Gardener or Gardener role, and you could potentially move to a Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship after additional experience gained in role
Employer Description:We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
You will work in ODS Group Parks & Open Spaces in keeping with good horticultural practice, with a particular emphasis on quality of work. You will learn to use and maintain a full range of horticultural equipment.
Carry out all aspects of countryside work
Use and maintain a range of land-based equipment including ride-on machinery, strimmer's and hedge cutters
Regularly attend college and complete all apprenticeship course work. Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship, Abingdon & Witney College – Common Leys Farm Campus and Abingdon Campus.
When qualified, drive ODS vehicles in accordance to the ODS Drivers Handbook
Work safely at all times, leave workplaces clean and tidy to maintain high standards
Work well with colleague and proactively complete all work to a satisfactory standard
Assist in completing work sheets/recording work as required
Communicate clearly to colleagues and supervisors at all times
Undertake any other appropriate duties required by the management team
Maintain the ODS reputation for great customer service through actions and conduct.Training:Duration:• 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:• Work-based training with your employer• Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year• 14 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course• 1 day college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course• 2 days college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory)• 2 days college attendance to complete L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical) • Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths• Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid• Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides• Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment• Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship End Point Assessment:• Knowledge test• Practical assessment• Professional discussionTraining Outcome:
Gardener
Snr Gardener
Team Leader
Manager
Employer Description:At ODS, we take pride in our role in making Oxford a world-class city. From waste collection to maintaining roads and parks, our team works tirelessly to ensure the city remains vibrant and beautiful. It's tough work, but it's incredibly rewarding. Joining ODS means joining a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about their work and their community. Our employees are the backbone of our success, and we value their commitment and passion.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Keen to learn,develop skills,undertake physical work,utilise tools,Strong team-work ethos....Read more...
You will be trained in all aspects of habitat maintenance, to include:
To consult with the Habitats Team Leader and team on a day-to-day basis, to ensure the park is maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Tasks may include – mowing, strimming, planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, sweeping and other such related landscape maintenance related tasks.
Assisting with work in all areas of the park, dealing with animal enclosure landscape maintenance and development or other related tasks as required.
To ensure all equipment under your control is kept in good working order, is well maintained and ensuring its safe return after use.
Assisting with work in all areas of the park, dealing with any other horticultural or related tasks as required.
To be aware of all facilities, exhibits and special events that are ongoing or taking place within Marwell Wildlife.
Identify and assist with maintenance of the departments machines in your care and ensure that machinery is operated in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations, park and departmental instructions.
To assist in the undertaking of any other duty deemed reasonable as required by the Habitats Team Leader and Animal Operations Manager.
Identify with and contribute to Marwell Wildlife Brand Values, mission and charitable objectives.
Human Resources
Attend designated college sessions and complete all assignments and assessments required to attain the Level 2 qualification
Attend company specific formal & informal training as required
Health & Safety
Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures, identify hazards and operate by appropriate risk assessments and in the event of any Health and Safety problem, immediately refer to Habitats Team Leader.
Check work areas for potential hazards
Learn & maintain an understanding of emergency procedures - practice and enact as required
Communications, eduction and public awareness
Participate in education, media and marketing initiatives as required
Engage guests informally during course of duties
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements
Full driving licence valid for the UK due to the use of park vehicles and for insurance purposes.
Desired Personal Qualities
Flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt in a changing environment, to meet the requirements of the situation
Considerate working manner, operating thoughtfully of guests, colleagues and the environment you are working in
Reliable and conscientious
Ability to work well both in a team and alone
Ability to follow instructions, paying close attention to detail
Genuine interest, enthusiasm and appreciation of horticulture
Training:Day release during term time to Sparsholt College.Training Outcome:A good grounding in horticulture will allow you to progress within the industry.Employer Description:As an action-oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s passion is to connect people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140-acre zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of tropical and endangered species and the family of talented people we employ who share our interests and bring our vision to life.Working Hours :Monday - Friday between 8am-4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,An interest in horticulture....Read more...
The post has a varied range of duties including sports pitch maintenance and management, daily inspections and regular maintenance of Parish facilities and equipment including grass cutting and maintenance, hedge cutting/plant care and landscape maintenance.
Working out of a brand new sports pavilion with excellent facilities including a new workshop and team facilities.
Applicants must be comfortable working as part of a small supportive team and on their own initiative.
Bursledon Parish Council offers a breadth of experiences across a variety of working environments such as a conservation area, river side locations as well modern developments.
You will be trained in all aspects of grounds maintenance, to include:
Maintenance of all open spaces to include grass and hedge cutting, as necessary
Weeding, planting and seasonal pruning of shrubs
To carry out regular daily duties including tasks such as litter picking, cleaning and emptying bins
To check and maintain all playgrounds and areas for hazards and litter
Maintain and prepare the football pitch, cricket pitch and tennis courts for hire
Carry out minor maintenance and repairs in and on the Council’s premises
Working as part of a team to ensure the maintenance schedule is implemented as per seasonal requirements
Tasks will include use of appropriate machinery / equipment commensurate with the maintenance of the park e.g. strimmer’s, mowers, hedge cutters
Training:
Horticulture or Landscape Construction OperativeLevel 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Day release during term time to Sparsholt College
Training Outcome:
A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion ot the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Bursledon Parish Council is located on the Western bank of the River Hamble in Southern Hampshire; and includes the villages of Bursledon, Lowford and most of Old Netley.
Bursledon Council is made up of a team of 12 Elected Councillors and 6 permanent members of staff; together they manage assets that provide services for the local community including open spaces, woodland, sports pitches and play areas.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 3.00pm with some flexibility.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,An interest in horticulture,An interest in outdoor working....Read more...
Our gardens are heritage sites and homes to the most extensive plant collection in Europe, and our gardeners are responsible for the conservation and development of plant collections and the gardens to increasing numbers of members and visitors. Our gardens are much loved and visited from far and wide by many, and you’ll be part of the team of professionals caring for all aspects of the heritage gardens in the portfolio.
Morden Hall Park is part of Morden portfolio, including Sutton House, Rainham Hall & 575 Wandsworth Road. There will be an opportunity to work across the portfolio as well as have development days at other LSE properties to ensure a broad spectrum of Horticultural opportunities.
Morden Hall Park also has the Garden Centre, the largest NT retail outlet in the country. You will get the chance to work in this space, which is a great opportunity to brush up on your plant identification knowledge.
Day-to-day work will be with the Gardener on site, the garden volunteers and the wider Outdoor team doing seasonal tasks in the historic Rose garden and the other more formal garden areas on site.Training:Your training will be delivered via a combination of mandatory 5-day college blocks and online learning, with all college expenses and travel paid. There will also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience. You’ll also be able to join other training events and learn from industry colleagues internally and externally.
Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard (Horticulture or landscape construction operative level 2).
You’ll attend and prepare for regular review meetings with your training provider and be accountable for your own progression. You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided. You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in English and maths if not already exempt.Training Outcome:This role can lead to an Assistant Gardener or Gardener role, and you could potentially move to a Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship after additional experience is gained in the role.Employer Description:We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.Working Hours :Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Our gardens are heritage sites, and homes to the most extensive plant collection in Europe, and our gardeners are responsible for the conservation and development of plant collections and the gardens to increasing numbers of members and visitors. Our gardens are much loved and visited from far and wide by many and you’ll be part of the team of professionals caring for all aspects of the heritage gardens in the portfolio.
Cliveden’s Italianate mansion, riverside setting and family-friendly events draw visitors all year round, making this property a busy location with a wide range of opportunities. There is always plenty to do at the 375-acre estate, with conservation of both the Long Garden and Water Garden among recent projects. Cliveden’s team is close-knit with a wonderful sense of community. The location is quiet, so you'll need your own transport to get here.
There are a series of impressive formal gardens with far-reaching views, an abundance of bedding changes throughout the seasons and an intimate Rose Garden for those wanting a little bit of peace and tranquillity.Training:
Your training will be delivered via a combination of mandatory 5-day college blocks and online learning, with all college expenses and travel paid
There will also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience. You’ll also be able to join other training events and learn from industry colleagues internally and externally
Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard. (Horticulture or landscape construction operative level 2)
You’ll attend and prepare for regular review meetings with your training provider and be accountable for your own progression. You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided
You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in English and maths if not already exempt
Training Outcome:
This role can lead to an Assistant Gardener or Gardener role, and you could potentially move to a Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship after additional experience gained in role
Employer Description:We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Magdalen College is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our first-class team. Applicants should have a proven interest in horticulture and wildlife, and be self-motivated, active and able to work as part of a team or independently.
The job can at times be very demanding. However, the successful candidate will gain the opportunity to make an immediate contribution to the work effort whilst drawing on the experience of a skilled and friendly team. The diverse landscape is rich in both flora and fauna. Duties will include the following:
General ground maintenance including sweeping and litter removal, mechanical and chemical weed control, manual and mechanical ground cultivation, leaf clearing, path maintenance
Pruning: shrubs and wall shrubs
Border maintenance: weeding, forking, cutting back, lifting and splitting, planting, staking, tying in, deadheading and watering
Turf maintenance: mowing using various types of machines, scarifying, spiking, top dressing, re-seeding, weed control, pest control and disease control, repairing and renovating lawns
Hedge maintenance
Driving and routine maintenance of tractors and attachments
Managing the College deer herd including: moving deer from park to meadow at the correct times; managing monitoring of animals; feeding the deer herd; assisting with the transportation of animals
Maintaining machinery and vehicles, which will include, servicing and checking the conditions of machinery as appropriate and keeping accurate records of machinery
Assist in the maintenance of greenhouses and nursery
Grow relevant bedding for herbaceous border
Perform duties as part of team, but also to work independently when required
Abide by health and safety rules and regulations
You will be provided with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment, which must be maintained at all times. Should replacements be required, it is the Gardener’s responsibility to notify the Head Gardener. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out alternative tasks as instructed by your supervisor to ensure the Department can operate an efficient service at all times.Training:Training is delivered in the workplace with day release at both Abingdon Campus and Common Leys Campus, Hailey near Witney.
Duration
15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
20 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course
1 day college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course
2 days college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory)
2 days college attendance to complete L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical)
Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
Knowledge test
Practical assessment
Professional discussion based on portfolio
Training Outcome:
Seek a full-time position within the horticultural industries or Higher-level horticultural course
Employer Description:Magdalen College is one of the most beautiful of the Oxford Colleges with a hundred-acre site of ancient and modern buildings, including the landmark Great Tower beside Magdalen Bridge. The gardens and grounds are set in 120 acres and consist of a diverse landscape including Formal Quads, Fellows’ Spring Garden with pond, Church Meadow, surrounding natural areas at Marston, a formal Rose Garden, outlying properties, Holywell Ford gardens and drive, river walks, water meadow and deer park.Working Hours :February to November: 8.00am to 4.30pm including 30 minutes unpaid break.
December to January: 8.00am to 4.00pm including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to various gardening and landscaping projects. You will work in a small team, being mentored by our team leads.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in routine landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, watering, and fertilising.
Support the installation and upkeep of irrigation systems and hardscape features.
Operate and maintain landscaping equipment under supervision.
Ensure cleanliness and safety of work areas, removing debris and adhering to safety protocols.
Collaborate with team members to execute landscaping projects efficiently.
What will you learn during your time with us?
Border maintenance, including weeding, mulching, plant division, pruning, and staking. How to maintain beautiful, well-kept, and weed-free garden borders, ensuring they remain at peak quality throughout the seasons.
Specialist pruning tasks, including wisteria, roses, and orchards.
Proper planting techniques and implementation of garden designs.
Topiary pruning, vegetable cultivation, greenhouses, cut flower gardens.
How to identify and manage pest and disease issues across planting and trees.
How to prune and stake herbaceous borders to maintain healthy growth.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Eagerness to learn, adapt, and apply new skills in a dynamic environment.
Possesses a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
Physically fit and capable of performing manual labour in various weather conditions.
A basic understanding of horticulture or landscaping is advantageous but not essential.
Training:Day release at Sparsholt College during term time.Training Outcome:A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of this apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop a career in landscape maintenance, offering hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to grow within the organisation and contribute to the enhancement of our clients' outdoor spaces.
Employer Description:Founded in 2007 by Alan Sargent, the former Head Gardener of the Broadlands Estate, we are a family-run, growing and dynamic company specializing in garden creation, maintenance, and landscaping. Our close-knit team thrives on collaboration and enjoys working together on both day-to-day garden maintenance and exciting one-off projects. We believe that everyone brings unique strengths to the table, and we love learning from each other and drawing on the diverse experiences within our team. Our relationships with skilled garden designers also enhance the work we do, allowing us to deliver exceptional results for our clients.Working Hours :Mon - Fri - 7am - 3pm
1hr paid lunch.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Patience,Physical fitness,An interest in outdoor working,An interest in horticulture....Read more...
Our gardens are heritage sites, and homes to the most extensive plant collection in Europe, and our gardeners are responsible for the conservation and development of plant collections and the gardens to increasing numbers of members and visitors. Our gardens are much loved and visited from far and wide by many and you’ll be part of the team of professionals caring for all aspects of the heritage gardens in the portfolio.
Dunham Massey is a 3,000-acre estate situated approximately 10 miles south of central Manchester and three miles south of Altrincham. Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford, gave it to the National Trust in 1976 and today it attracts over 500,000 visitors a year. Dunham Massey is a 3,000-acre estate situated approximately 10 miles south of central Manchester and three miles south of Altrincham. Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford, gave it to the National Trust in 1976 and today it attracts over 500,000 visitors a year.
Wrapped around one side of the elegant Georgian mansion, the Gardens are based on an Edwardian Pleasure Ground aesthetic - with historic features such as an Orangery combined with varying traditional, contemporary and lush planting schemes over a range of open and woodland conditions. Featuring one of the biggest Winter Gardens in the UK, a rose and kitchen garden, large glasshouse and nursery area, meadow areas, and large herbaceous borders, Dunham provides an all-round experience for gaining a full range of horticultural and design skills.Training:
Your training will be delivered via a combination of mandatory 5-day college blocks and online learning, with all college expenses and travel paid
There will also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience
You’ll also be able to join other training events and learn from industry colleagues internally and externally
Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard. (Horticulture or landscape construction operative level 2)
You’ll attend and prepare for regular review meetings with your training provider and be accountable for your own progression
You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided. You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in English and maths if not already exempt
Training Outcome:
This role can lead to an Assistant Gardener or Gardener role, and you could potentially move to a Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship after additional experience gained in role
Employer Description:We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Through training and direct hands-on experience, the Apprentice Horticulturist’s main responsibilities and duties will include the following.
Regular duties:
Developing skills in general maintenance of the area of the Botanic Garden to which they are assigned
Working closely with the Horticultural Team to learn skills in cultivation of the plant collections
Learning about safe use of machinery and ladders
Answering enquiries from the public
Attending botanical and horticultural training
Attending staff meetings and staff events Intermittent duties:
Learn compliance with procedures to manage risk to yourself, the team, volunteers, visitors and contractors
Interacting with visitors e.g. Friends’ coffee morning guided tours
With support, assisting with the preparation of the education programmes and outreach work
Any health & safety training required, as identified by your line manager
Any other duties supporting the work of the Botanic Garden and Arboretum at the request of line managers Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties:
This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:
Working at heights
Lone working
Work in hot or cold environments
Driving on University business
Regular manual handling
Working with allergens
Work with substances
Training:Qualifications included:
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
Training Outcome:Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that’s just the start of their career. Employer Description:The University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Harcourt Arboretum forms a collection of plants which today is more diverse and comprehensive than at any time since its founding in 1621. The plants grown at the Botanic Garden and Harcourt Arboretum are not only grown for their amenity value, but are used for educational activities, reference, conservation and research. The University of Oxford Harcourt Arboretum was established by the Harcourt family in 1835 but has been managed by the University of Oxford Botanic Garden since 1963. The Arboretum has a diverse collection of trees and shrubs from around the World, which are complemented by native woodlands, parkland and meadows.Working Hours :You will complete an 18 month apprenticeship, including End Point Assessment within a 2 year employment contract. 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Weekend duties approx. once a month as part of a rota (overtime paid/time off in lieu granted as appropriate).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Aptitude for horticulture,Keen to learn about plants,Awaren of OBG's public setting....Read more...
To perform horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks to ensure the overall appearance of the sites including repairs and maintenance of hard surfaces
Plant, and maintain shrubs and flowering plants with the continued development across our sites
The competence to use hand and power operated pruning tools, on hedges, trees and shrubs
To be able to operate power tools such as pedestrian rotary mowers, grass trimmers, and hedge cutters (training will be provided)
The use of hand tools required for day-to-day garden tasks
Ensure all tools are kept clean and tidy along with all storage areas
Training:Day release from September to Sparsholt College.Training Outcome:Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship.
Further opportunities for career progression courses.Employer Description:Property management – providers of office space use in Business Parks and commercial property.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working hours 08:00 - 16:30, with half hour lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness,An interest in horticulture....Read more...
Come and join us on a Muddy Wellies Gardens apprenticeship, where we'll support you to develop a broad range of gardening skills and horticultural knowledge. You don't need experience for this role, just plenty of enthusiasm, lots of energy and a desire to learn.
As one of our Horticulture Apprentices, you'll be part of our Garden Team, helping to look after a range of varied and interesting client gardens in mid-West Cornwall.
You will meet your team each morning to help load the works vehicles before travelling to client gardens in the area. You will assist with, and learn how to; clear, maintain and develop client gardens with the Garden Team or to assist the Landscape Team in groundwork and and preparation for the build of new gardens.
Working alongside our experienced gardeners and/or landscapers you will carry out a range of tasks, you'll develop the skills and knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard.
You will learn the skills needed to maintain and develop client gardens including:
Safe use of garden machinery such as mowers, strimmers and hedge trimmers
Identify a wide range of plant species common to gardens in Cornwall
Recognise common garden weeds and the most effective methods for removal and control depending on plant type and situation
Seasonal tasks - what to do when
Pruning techniques
An understanding of how to work in a way to encourage and support nature whilst maintaining a visually pleasing garden space
Visual balance - colour, texture, shape, form, shadow; gardening can be highly creative, we will look at how to assess and to make decisions to result in maximum impact!
You will have the opportunity to learn about and assist the Landscape Team with the preparation and build of new client gardens including labouring and learning basic construction techniques to assist with a current garden build project.
Further skills that you will develop:
Teamwork
Customer service
Effective communication
Physical strength and fitness - you'll discover muscles you didn't know you had!
Training:You will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship standard.
You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.
You will be required to attend Duchy College Rosewarne on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.Training Outcome:Once qualified you may progress to a qualified Gardeners roll. With further experience this can lead to a Garden Maintenance Supervisor, Garden Team Manager or Head Gardener position either within Muddy Wellies Gardens Ltd or externally.Employer Description:We are a friendly and supportive business who have been working with clients across Mid-West Cornwall for over 15 years.
We provide an end-to-end garden service for our clients from garden consultation and design to landscape build, after care and garden maintenance.
We are fortunate to work in a wide range of gardens from small courtyards to large estates in some stunning locations.
We take staff interaction seriously and ensure that every voice in the business is heard and prioritise team and individual support so that everyone within the company can take pride in the work we do together.
The Muddy Wellies Gardens wellbeing scheme is available to all staff who successfully complete their probation, and can be spent on anything that will support your wellbeing. We have regular in-house training sessions as well as on the job training and knowledge sharing. We provide all tools, kit, uniform and PPE for all staff to ensure you have everything you need for each job.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
We are looking for apprentices to work with our soft landscaping, planting and grounds maintenance teams. You will be involved in various aspects of our work including:
Garden and grounds planting
Landscaping
Strimming for vegetation clearance
Grassland maintenance using various mowers
Hedge trimming and laying
Training:
You will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship standard
You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor
You will be required to attend Duchy College Rosewarne on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training
Training Outcome:At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to pursue your career in the horticultural industry in a 'hands on' role or, with further experience, progress to a supervisory post.Employer Description:Commercial landscaping, grassland maintenance, tree surgery and woodland management. We have ongoing contracts with national organisations and regularly work for councils, property developers, landscape architects and estate managers.
Work location and type varies day to day, providing a wide range of opportunities.
Our services include:
Woodland/forestry maintenance
Forestry management
Highway maintenance
Site clearance
Tree surgery
Grassland maintenance
Hard and soft landscaping
Noxious weed control
Tree and shrub planting
Wildflower seeding and cutting.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
8am- 4:30pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Day to day duties will vary but will include:
Getting hands-on with planting, preparing the soil, and setting up garden beds with techniques that make plants thrive.
Trimming and shape shrubs and trees to keep them healthy and looking great while helping the overall balance of the garden.
Taking care of lawns by mowing, edging, or aerating to keep the grass lush and neat.
Learning about composting and mulching, turning waste into rich soil and keeping the gardens nourished and protected.
Going with the flow of the seasons - whether it’s planting spring flowers, maintaining summer greenery, or prepping gardens for winter, there’s always something exciting to do.
Training:Training will occur at Plumpton College for one day per week during term time. Training Outcome:To become a full time member of the team with further traininig in specialisations.Employer Description:Deakin Oak is a team of dedicated professionals who take great pride in managing the outdoor spaces and gardens of the Weald, and East Sussex. With expertise in conservation, ecology, horticulture and estate management, we understand the importance of creating outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and sustainable.
We believe that a well-maintained outdoor space should not only look beautiful, but also do its part to support the local ecosystem. By balancing the needs of people and nature, Deakin Oak creates outdoor spaces that are a joy to be in and contribute positively to the environment.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 to 16:00.Skills: Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Reliable,Adaptable,Punctual,Strong work ethic,Willingness to learn....Read more...
The job description will include:
Pruning hedges and shrubs
Mowing lawns
Flowerbed maintenance (weeding and pruning)
Picking up leaves in Autumn months
Seasonal display planting
The use of power tools
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction OperativeLevel 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training will be done at the work place and at the training provider
Training will be done one day each week at Capel Manor College
Capel Manor College will try and send you to the nearest campus to your home address or moist convenient
Training Outcome:
Within the company we are always looking to progress our apprentices to a higher grade, we have a growing portfolio and would like our staff to grow with the Company
Employer Description:Green Life Landscapes is a Hertfordshire based professional landscaping company with over 15 year’s experience.
Redesigning one’s garden can be a stressful experience as many people cannot visualise or realise what is achievable. We take our time to plan and guide you and make sure you are completely comfortable with the design process before transforming your garden.
Green Life will help you from the very beginning right up to the final finishing touches; we will create your dream outside space that is unlike anything you have seen before and will come with many benefits that are bespoke to you.
Much of our work comes from customer recommendations with excellent feedback to care and quality we achieve.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Physical fitness,Good work ethic,Trustworthy,Reliable,Punctual,Hard working....Read more...
Based at one of our locations across Sheffield within the Parks & Countryside Service you will:
Working under the direction of a team leader/supervisor, to carry out defined landscape management work to our green spaces, to ensure that they are clean, safe, sustainable & attractive
Using (after undertaking training) a full range of landscape tools & equipment, to manage & maintain our green spaces to a high standard
Undertake all other associated tasks within the team, including both & hard and soft landscaping along with any other physical maintenance and repairs
Working with & alongside internal and external partners, especially volunteers and ‘Friends Of’ groups
Work safely at all times in accordance with established Safe Systems of Work, Health and Safety Guidelines and all SCC Policies and Procedures
Understand and experience the different seasonal activities and tasks that occur throughout the year
Understand the planning/use of resources, along with the prioritisation of different workloads
Training:
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Health & Safety at work
SCC online learning
Regular toolbox talks
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will move into full-time employment
Employer Description:Wherever you are in Sheffield, there's sure to be a park, playground, woodland or other green space nearby to enjoy. These are created, serviced and maintained by Sheffield City Council's Parks and Countryside ServiceWorking Hours :Monday to Friday:
Between 7am and 5pm, Breaks TBC.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
You'll take responsibility for the, application of Health and Safety practice, security and safe use of plant and machinery.
You'll ensure all records concerning safe use of chemicals including pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers are kept up to date.
You'll undertake winter maintenance duties including manual gritting, filling and siting of grit bins and snow/ice clearance, as required.
You'll assist in the recycling of waste collected, wherever possible.
You'll carry out basic health and safety checks for self, team members and machinery used.
You'll work with a range of mechanical and electrical equipment including gardening, street cleansing machinery, portable hand tools and industrial power washers.
You'll undertake any future skill specific training to allow the development and delivery of the business unit.
Apprentices will work within various sections of the department to ensure maximum range knowledge and experience is gained.
Training:
Horticulture Level 2 qualification
Emergency first aid: Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work.
Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
Training delivery method and location to be confirmed
Training Outcome:
Potential full time employment and further CPD
Employer Description:We live and work in the community, so we have a sense of pride in supporting the businesses that make our local area thrive, looking after them with care.
We’re in the school kitchens cooking up healthy meals for children, we’re cleaning your office spaces, maintaining your highways and lighting, managing your commercial waste and looking after your parks and gardens.
Straightforward, Together, Accomplished.
We are totally local.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Enthusiastic,Hard working and reliable....Read more...
Working with a young vibrant team of gardeners and designers creating high quality landscapes to a prestigious standard, the successful applicant will embrace long days and hard work in return for the opportunity to learn and grow into their chosen field. In line with the company culture, they will be expected to promote a positive working environment, ensuring the high levels of efficiency, communication and safety Mark Payne Garden Maintenance Ltd are known for.
Key Responsibilities include:
Seasonal pruning
Plant identification
Lawn maintenance and cultivation
Garden pest and disease control
Operation of garden machinery such as hedge cutters, lawn mowers and strimmer
Reading planting plans and implementing new planting schemes
Kitchen garden management, seed sowing and propagation
Soil cultivation, mulching and irrigation
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Following successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be opportunity for a permanent position with prospect for further qualification and training as follows: RHS Qualification (Level 2) Chainsaw License Spray certificates (PA1 and PA6) Specialist practical and theoretical courses in areas such as fruit tree pruning, propagation, planting design and kitchen garden management. First Aid qualification.Employer Description:Mark Payne Garden Maintenance is a high-end landscaping company based in West Sussex; we endeavour to create and develop beautiful, long-lasting gardens for our clients. With a portfolio encompassing intimate courtyards, contemporary townhouses, romantic cottage gardens and rambling countryside retreats.Working Hours :40-hours per week: Monday - Friday - 7.30am to 4.30pm with one hour for lunch and one day for study at Brinsbury CollegeSkills: A strong sense of aesthetics,Keen eye for detail,Achieves high standards,Good organisation skills,Ability to problem solve,Able to adapt and prioritise,Excellent time management,Physically fit,Happy to work in all weather,Personable,Reliable,Punctual,Good work ethic....Read more...
Outline of day-to-day duties:
To work with the landscape team in maintaining the 18th century grounds and surrounding gardens.
Maintenance of the landscape including general gardening tasks such as digging, mulching, watering, weeding, lawn edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting.
To assist with plant propagation and nursery stock production.
To help in the kitchen garden with sowing, harvesting and cultivating the crops.
Use of some machinery including backpack blowers, strimmers, mowers and hedge cutters.
To assist in some Estate duties e.g. fencing, path repairs, emptying bins and building maintenance etc.
Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
Assist with the set-up, take down and safe/smooth running of events.
This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Training:Horticulture or landscape construction operative, Level 2 (GCSE)Dedicated Performance Coach
24 months programme
Merrist Wood College day release
Functional Skills Maths and English if applicableTraining Outcome:The usually expected career progression would be to become a gardener at a public / heritage garden or landscape. There is a possibility of a full-time post becoming available on completion at Painshill, depending on staffing levels / budgets, but there is no guarantee.Employer Description:Painshill is a Grade I listed 18th century landscape garden of international renown, attracting approximately 200,000 visitors a year. Inspired by landscape paintings and the Grand Tour through Europe, the Hon Charles Hamilton created Painshill between 1738 and 1773.
A registered charity, the landscape at Painshill Park is managed by a team of gardeners and volunteers dedicated to ensuring the plant collections, history and heritage of Hamilton’s vision for Painshill can be enjoyed by everyone.
In addition to the designed landscape, there are kitchen gardens, walled gardens, poly tunnels and herbaceous borders. Painshill is also custodian of a national plant heritage collection.Working Hours :Number of Hours: 37.5
Working days: 5
Lunch break length: 2 x half hour breaks
Start Time: 7.30am
Finish Time: 4pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Postive attitude....Read more...
This is an exciting Apprentice Gardener opportunity. The Apprentice Gardener helps maintain the Gardens to the highest possible standards with tasks set out by the management team, and achieve this in a safe, environmentally sustainable and competent manner.
Key Accountabilities
Maintain a high standard of lawns within the College by using appropriate machinery within safety guidelines.
Apply horticultural products, including fertilisers, in a safe and competent manner, to achieve good plant and soil health and support long-term biodiversity.
Assist with the maintenance of borders, trees, hedges, containers and pots, lawns, topiary, tools and machinery, often working at height from ladders and steps, doing so in a safe manner.
Undertake general maintenance of gardens including the tasks of mowing, pruning, digging, planting, strimming, irrigation, leafing, mulching and maintenance of paths, using appropriate machinery as directed, ensuring all duties are carried out safely and to a high standard.
Highlight any garden related issues and problems within the gardens to the relevant person.
All staff must adopt a responsible attitude towards health and safety and be prepared to undertake any training provided in relation to health and safety or which is identified as necessary in relation to their work.
The work includes all aspects of gardening and the job holder will be working outdoors in all weathers, undertaking physically demanding tasks, as well as fine detailed and repetitive maintenance work.
The College reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the duties and requirements in the job description, which may be necessary to meet the changing needs of the role or to reflect the latest technology or best practice.Training:
This post is part of an intercollegiate apprenticeship scheme of up to two years. Full training will be provided by the College and a training provider, who is an industry specific training consultant.
They will provide remote and onsite visits throughout the apprenticeship. The apprentice will join other apprentices from a small number of Colleges.
The apprentice will work towards a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship. There will be an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of apprenticeship.
Before undertaking the EPA you will need to achieve a Level 3 in Emergency First Aid at Work and Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance or Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides.
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the level 2, you would be eligible for a level 3.
Gardener roles.
Employer Description:The role will involve work in a wide range of garden styles from formal fine lawns to herbaceous borders, woodland areas to riverside parkland and wall shrubs and climbers to nursery work. The post holder will work with the experienced team to develop the basic professional horticultural skills, uniquely centred around College Gardens, which are required to ensure maintenance of all garden areas is carried out the highest possible standards. The successful candidate must have an energy and interest for working outdoors and in all weathers.Working Hours :To be discussed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Basic plant and gardening....Read more...
Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative Purpose:
Application of pesticides once the appropriate qualification has been achieved
Using machinery including mowers, strimmers and hedge-cutters
Shrub pruning and hedge cutting
Establishing effective working relationships with others
All employees are required to support the Council's safeguarding policy and undergo any associated training to ensure its functions are delivered having regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Authority and accountability: Completion of tasks with work closely monitored by the team leader, supervisor or mentor.
Depending on the level of skill and the degree of training, the employee may complete either work or sections of the work which will then be checked by the supervisor / mentor or may work under close supervision. The level of authority and accountability will also be indicated by the employee’s position within the apprenticeship. Employees will be responsible for the quality of their own work up to their level of skill and competence and subject to supervision and instructions/guidance.
Judgement and problem-solving: Judgement is dependent on the level of skill and competence and the degree of training and will be subject to co-ordination by other workers.
Specialist knowledge and skills: Specialist knowledge and skills are obtained through on-the-job training and council-based induction training. This training complements that received off-the-job at college, which will lead to the appropriate qualification. The application of the specialist knowledge and skills will depend on the stage that the employee has reached in his/her training.
Employees will be required to follow and apply rules, regulations, guidelines, instructions and procedures pertinent to their work.
Interpersonal skills: Communication with other staff in receiving instructions and in advising of work carried out. Communication with the public may also occur. The ability to relate well at all levels will become more important as the apprenticeship progresses.
Commitment to a career in the horticultural industry and the ability to take responsibility for your own learning and development would be essential.
Due to funding criteria, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have already achieved an equivalent level of qualification in Horticulture or who already have several years' experience in this type of work.Training:Required to attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis. Day to be confirmed.Training Outcome:A permanent position may be secured on successful completion of your apprenticeship. Employer Description:With our main office based in Lyndhurst in the heart of the stunning New Forest National Park, New Forest District Council (NFDC) is an excellent place to work and thrive. We work together and with partners to provide a wide range of highly valued services to our community. We believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council, and encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected, where ideas are actively sought, and self-development promoted. 93% of our residents think the New Forest is a great place to live. It really does have it all. It combines a stunning natural environment with thriving market towns whilst also including some of the south coast’s biggest new developments. There are excellent schools and colleges as well as Bournemouth, Salisbury, and Southampton close by. The New Forest is a fascinating place that we will be delighted to introduce you to if you don’t already know it.Working Hours :37 hours per week Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 15:30 and Friday 07:30 - 15:00.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
For several years, Morrisons has been investing in our Floristry Apprenticeship Scheme, and we have established strong links with Derby College. We have also introduced Market Street Florists into many of our stores, and we are excited to offer opportunities for Florists to join us.
You will be based at a Morrisons store local to you (see possible locations), with regular travel to the East Midlands for one week’s block training (on site at Myton Derby and/or Derby College). When not on block release, you will also train with Derby College one day per week via virtual/distance learning.
As a Floristry Apprentice, you will work hands-on and side-by-side with our experienced colleagues, learning the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements for our valued customers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge in Floristry and customer service while working with a supportive team.
Your training will include:
There are six phases of the course that are conducted over a period of 12 months. Each phase will have an endpoint assessment, and will cover the following topics:
Safe working practices, legal and organisational requirements, use of tools, equipment and materials, workplace cleaning, and health and safety
Storage, conditioning, and preparation of materials, stock rotation, and seasonal availability
Hand-tied bouquets, gift wrapping, funeral work, wedding work, event/corporate work
Floral designs, composition and elements of design, wiring and manipulation techniques, and design classification
Understanding customer needs and budget requirements, company policies for payments, pricing, customer service, complaints, returns, and Consumer Law
Sales opportunities within retail, marketing, promotions, and social media
Organisation and time management, commercial timescales, minimising waste, flexibility, working to deadlines, teamwork, respect, and PPE
The course also includes basic health and safety and First Aid training
Training:Level 2 Floristry Apprenticeship Standard:
This apprenticeship will be completed by working 5 days per week in store with the employer, learning the job role and gaining valuable work experience, and then a block release of 1 week every 4 weeks, attending Derby College to complete coursework/assessments and Myton Derby for specific industry training
This course will be delivered over a period of 12-months as well as an approximately 3-month end point assessment period equating to around 15-months
Training Outcome:By the end of your apprenticeship, you will:
Earn a Diploma in Floristry, LANTRA Accredited
Have the potential for permanent employment within Morrisons’ Horticulture department
Employer Description:We started as a small market stall in Bradford and have now become the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain and second-largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to serve customers across the UK with just under 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide the freshest produce, including flowers, fish, vegetables, burgers, and bread, all delivered to our stores via six distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet.
Our pack house, located in Derby, uses around 4 million flower stems to create 400,000 bouquets of flowers every week. Flowerworld is our dedicated flower facility, where 460 colleagues work in a single-shift operation to provide fresh flowers, roses, and bouquets. During busy seasonal events like Valentine's Day and Christmas, teamwork is crucial. In the run-up to Mother's Day, our production more than triples to 1.3 million bouquets a week!Working Hours :Monday - Sunday, 5 days out of 7 between 08:00 and 15:45 (or equivalent). Hours of work can vary depending on the needs of the business/agreement with store. Exact Rota TBC on starting the role.Skills: Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Can-do attitude,Willing to learn,Able to drive with own car....Read more...
