* Basic tasks will follow your prospectus at college
* General labouring work to start
* Plant indentification
* Pruning/Grass cuttingTraining:Working 7am-4.30pm, meeting at our yard and travel to site in company vehicles.
Attending Writtle College CM1 3RR one day a week 9am-4.30pm for training. Training Outcome:After completion of the Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship, Writtle College deliver the Level 3 Horticulture supervisor apprenticeship. Employer Description:At Eden Horticulture we undertake some fantastic projects in the Essex area. We cover all soft and hard landscaping areas within the trade. Working Hours :Working Monday to Friday 7am- 4.30pm from Bovington Farm- CM3 2JJ, attending Writtle College one day a week from 9am- 4.30pm- CM1 3RR. 40 hrs a week including 1 day at college.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness....Read more...
This a fantastic opportunity to grow your horticultural skills whilst working in one of the UK's most famous parks. Day-based tasks will include:
Shrub bed maintenance
Planting, bedding, shrubs, and trees
Grass cutting
Bedding maintenance
General gardening
Litter picking
Spraying of chemicals-subject to qualification
Driving-subject to qualification and authorisation
Ad-hoc soft landscaping
Ad-hoc involvement in the events/ceremonies within the Royal Parks
Training:
Horticulture/landscape operative, which includes:
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2
Functional skills English and Maths Level 1
Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
Pesticide application PA6/PA6W
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Ride-On Self-Propelled Mowers
RHS Level 2 certificates as appropriate
Training Outcome:Many past Royal Park apprentices are now employed as park managers, supervisors or contract managers for The Royal Park's contractors or in key local authority posts. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to continue your career in the horticulture industry either in hands-on' role or by progressing to a management or supervisory post. This could be within open space management, landscape construction or design industries.Employer Description:Gavin Jones are a leading supplier of grounds maintenance services to the public sector with contracts ranging from multi-service delivery partnerships with numerous local authorities to our role as legacy partner caring for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park until 2024. We deliver a wide range of green services including grass cutting, hedge trimming, sports pitch management, floral displays, planting area maintenance, litter and leaf collection, weed control, playground making tree surgery.
This Apprenticeship is sponsored by The Royal Parks and will be based in The Regents Park and Primrose Hill.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Interest in Horticulture,Academically Minded,Good Team Worker,Motivated and Enthusiastic,Hard Working,Happy to work outdoors,Positive attitude....Read more...
Role Responsibilities:
Taking pride in your work and the work of your team, ensuring attention to detail in all tasks
Working outdoors in a physically demanding role in all weather conditions
Achieving premium results in the gardens of high-end clients with high expectations
Conducting regular inspections of grounds to identify additional maintenance needs and address client issues promptly
Creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces with a passion for horticulture
Performing a variety of tasks, including mowing, trimming, planting, and debris removal
Confidently using all necessary machinery required for the role
Taking ownership and pride in the gardens you maintain
Key Requirements:
Must have a valid driving licence as driving is required
2-3 years of experience in a similar role is essential
Good plant knowledge is necessary.
Must be comfortable using a smartphone to complete audit forms
Ability to coordinate with the manager regarding client needs and requirements
Enthusiastic and passionate about horticulture
Training:
Horticulture or Landscaping Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Opportunity to progress within the company
Employer Description:DB Landscape Management Ltd is a specialist in soft landscaping and grounds maintenance, delivering high-quality, sustainable outdoor solutions. Our team is committed to maintaining and enhancing green spaces for commercial and residential clientsWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Taking pride in your work and the work of your team, ensuring attention to detail in all tasks.
Working outdoors in a physically demanding role in all weather conditions.
Achieving premium results in the gardens of high-end clients with high expectations.
Bringing a strong work ethic, positive attitude, reliability, and excellent communication skills.
Conducting regular inspections of grounds to identify additional maintenance needs and address client issues promptly.
Creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces with a passion for horticulture.
Performing a variety of tasks, including mowing, trimming, planting, and debris removal.
Confidently using all necessary machinery required for the role.
Taking ownership and pride in the gardens you maintain.
Training:Full Level 2 Horticulture and Landscaping Apprenticeship.
Functional Skills, Maths and English were required.Training Outcome:Opportunity to progress to a full-time position and further training where appropriate.Employer Description:DB Landscape Management Ltd is a specialist in soft landscaping and grounds maintenance, delivering high-quality, sustainable outdoor solutions. Our team is committed to maintaining and enhancing green spaces for commercial and residential clientsWorking Hours :Monday to Friday between 8am to 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
The apprentice will work alongside the Head Gardener and wider garden team, supporting the day-to-day maintenance and development of Brocklesby Estate’s gardens and grounds.
Duties will include working within the traditional walled garden which is Organic Certified, and greenhouses, assisting with planting, propagation, watering, and general plant care
The role will also involve mowing lawns, maintaining grassed areas, and supporting the upkeep of wildflower meadows through tasks such as rough cutting and seasonal management, along with top fruit and soft fruit pruning. The apprentice will assist with harvesting both food produce grown on site and flowers used for displays, including produce from the vinery, soft herbs, and year-round salad crops such as lettuce. Also to assist with poultry and bees
There will be opportunities to gain experience in market gardening, propagation techniques, and floristry, including creating table and house displays using estate-grown materials
Also some involvement with machinery maintenance. The role will offer exposure to wider estate activities, including forestry work where appropriate
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.
The programme is delivered through a blend of workplace learning and college attendance, typically 4 days in the workplace and 1 day in college at Bishop Burton College. This supports the development of practical horticulture skills alongside essential knowledge.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 qualification to further develop skills and knowledge. The role also offers the potential for full-time employment, supporting long-term career development within Brocklesby Estate.Employer Description:Brocklesby Estate is a large, historic rural estate based in North Lincolnshire, managing a diverse portfolio of agricultural land, forestry, and residential and commercial property. The estate operates modern and sustainable farming practices alongside environmental conservation and land stewardship.
In addition to its land-based activities, Brocklesby Estate supports local enterprise through property lettings and its farm shop, promoting locally sourced produce. With a strong focus on sustainability, heritage, and community engagement, the estate provides a dynamic working environment across a range of rural industries.
Brocklesby Estate offers the opportunity to work within a beautiful, traditional setting with a modern approach to horticulture and land management. You’ll be supported by experienced industry professionals with a broad range of knowledge, creating a strong learning environment, with the opportunity to learn from the ground up.We pride ourselves on our welcoming, family-like atmosphere where hard work and commitment are recognised. Set within stunning surroundings, this is a place where you truly get out what you put in, with real opportunities to grow and develop your skills.Working Hours :The role is based on a typical working week of Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm (including half hour unpaid lunch break).Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Enthusiastic....Read more...
As part of our ongoing development and expansion, we are seeking a Landscape Construction Apprentice to join our team to work on both hard and soft landscape construction projects.
Scandor undertakes work for a wide range of mainly commercial clients, such as local authorities, county councils, parish councils, schools, and main contractors. The private client work is large scale projects and would be on site for weeks.
Tasks will be wide-ranging, including but not limited to groundwork, such as:
Excavations to form levels
Putting in membranes and gravels
Form work for concrete features
Paving, kerbing and walling
Fencing and decking
Grading works together with drainage and top soiling
Work on playgrounds such as installation of play equipment, safety surface installations and park furniture
Soft landscape works will involve:
Tree and shrub planting, which can include semi-mature trees
Seeding, turfing, mulching
The candidate will be subject to satisfactory progression and will operate plant and equipment such as diggers and dumpers once they attain the relevant training and certificate which will be provided by the company
You will be required to learn about horticulture, including:
Plant identification and nomenclature - botanic and common names
Plant growth and plant health
Soil science and cultivation
Environment protection
Training:You will attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis during term time.
Training to be provided:
Horticulture and Landscape Operative Level 2
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course
City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines OR Lantra Abrasive Wheel Machines Course
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 before taking the end-point assessment
Apprentices will need to achieve the EPA's to achieve their apprenticeship:
Online knowledge assessment – a 60-minute online test containing 40 multiple choice questions
Practical assessment EPA - a range of 4 practical activities taking no more than six hours undertaken in controlled conditions with responses to verbal questioning from the Independent End Point Assessor
The apprentice will undertake three core tasks and one task from the optional route – Horticulture or Landscaping
Professional Discussion EPA - An hour-long professional discussion under controlled conditions between the EPA and the apprentice to allow the apprentice to demonstrate their knowledge
You will be required to attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis to learn about horticulture, to include:
Health & Safety
Use and maintain non-powered and handheld powered equipment
Use and maintain pedestrian-controlled equipment
Environment protection
Plant identification and nomenclature - Latin and common
Vegetation control
Soil science and cultivation
Plant establish & maintenance
Plant grown
Plant health
Establish and maintain amenity areas
Survey and mark out sites for landscaping features
Construct hard landscape features
Maintain hard landscape features
Training Outcome:Landscape Operative initially but with potential to lead to a Team Leader role (Foreperson).Employer Description:Established in 1973, Scandor have come far from modest beginnings as a two-man operation. Forty years later, and we’re now a flourishing landscaping contracting company which serves a diverse range of clients, including homeowners, commercial businesses, and local authorities, to name but a few.
From small planting projects and private back gardens, to large scale business parks and local amenities, Scandor have played a part in many types of venture. We pride ourselves on our strong partnership with our customers, listening closely to their requirements to deliver products that are perfectly tailored to every individual or business.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 07.30 to 16.30.
Assuming an 18+ year apprentice. Hours will be reviewed for younger applicants.
Total hours per week: 42.50 (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Practical internal / external works undertaken including but not limited to: -
Grass cutting operations using both pedestrian and ride on mowing machines
Hedge cutting and hedge maintenance
Maintenance of flower beds including planting and remove
Tree and shrub planting
Shrub bed maintenance
Weed control including hand weeding and spraying using both CDA applicator and conventional spraying techniques.
Leaf collection
Clearance of overgrown plots
Minor tree works such as epicormics growth removal
Control of invasive weeds
Propagation cultivation of bedding plants
Minor landscape works
Ensuring work carried out is to the highest standards at all times.
Learning new skills and applying them to practical work.
Training:Horticulture Level 2
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 PesticidesTraining Outcome:The employer is looking to offer the apprentice a full time position on a successful completion of the apprenticeship with opportunities to continue developing their horticulture skills.Employer Description:We are a local gardening firm based in Worsley, Salford. We provide gardening services to residential and commercial customers in Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We take pride in our skilled and experienced gardening teams. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 37 flexible working hours in accordance with the needs of the service. Shift hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Passionate,Polite and friendly,Hardworking and thorough,Positive attitude,Enthusiastic,Self-motivated....Read more...
Planting bedding, shrubs, and trees
Bedding maintenance
Litter picking
Spraying of chemicals - subject to qualification
Driving - subject to qualification and authorisation
Ad hoc soft landscaping
Ad hoc involvement in events/ceremonies with The Royal Parks
Work as part of a highly skilled team to maintain The Royal Parks Landscape
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
Functional skills in English and maths
Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides PA1
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide PA6/PA6W
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pedestrian-controlled mowers
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Ride on Self propelled mowers
RHS Level 2 certificates as appropriate
Apprentices will be supported by The Royal Parks Guild and will attend masterclass days and celebration events as part of their apprenticeship.
Course-work will be through day release at Capel Manor Regents Park Campus.Training Outcome:
Many past Royal Park apprentices are now employed as Park Managers, Supervisors or Contract Managers for The Royal Parks' contractors or in key local authority posts
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to continue your career in the horticultural industry either in a 'hands on' role or progressing to a management or supervisory post
This could be within open space management, landscape construction or design industries
Employer Description:Idverde are a leading supplier of grounds maintenance services to the public sector with contracts ranging from multi-service delivery partnerships with numerous local authorities to our role as legacy partner caring for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park until 2024. We deliver a wide range of green services including grass cutting, hedge trimming, sports pitch management, floral displays, planting area maintenance, litter and leaf collection, weed control, playground marking and tree surgery.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.30pm
Wage will be at least national minimum wage.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Motivated,Happy to work outside,Horticulture Interest,Academically minded,Good Practical skills,Enthusiastic,Hardworking....Read more...
Day to day park based tasks will include:
Shrub bed maintenance
Planting, bedding, shrubs and trees
Grass cutting
Bedding maintenance
General gardening
Litter picking
Spraying of chemicals - subject to qualification
Driving - subject to qualification and authorisation
Ad hoc soft landscaping
Adhoc involvement in events/ceremonies with The Royal Parks
Work as part of a highly skilled team to maintain The Royal Parks landscape
Apprentices will be supported by The Royal Parks Guild and will attend masterclass days and celebration events as part of their apprenticeship.Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Functional skills English and maths
Emergency First aid at work
Level 2 award in the safe use of pesticides PA1
Pesticide application PA6/PA6W
Level 2 award in safe use of pedestrain controlled mowers
Level 2 award in safe use of ride on self propelled mowers
RHS level 2 certificates as appropriate
Course work will be through day release at Capel Manor Regents Park Campus.Training Outcome:
Many past Royal Park apprentices are now employed as Park Managers, Supervisors or Contract Managers for The Royal Parks' contractors or in key local authority posts
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to continue your career in the horticultural industry either in a 'hands on' role or progressing to a management or supervisory post. This could be within open space management, landscape construction or design industries
Employer Description:Idverde are a leading supplier of grounds maintenance services to the public sector with contracts ranging from multi service delivery partnerships with numerous local authorities to our role as legacy partner caring for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park until 2024. We deliver a wide range of green services including grass cutting, hedge trimming, sports pitch management, floral displays, planting area maintenance, litter and leaf collection, weed control playground marking and tree surgery.
The apprenticeship is sponsored by The Royal Parks and will be based in Kensington Gardens.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.00am to 3.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Motivated,Happy to work outside,Horticulture Interest,Academically minded,Good Practical skills,Enthusiastic,Hardworking....Read more...
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your horticultural skills whilst working in one of the UK's most famous parks. These parks are widely recognised as among the best of their kind in the world.
Day to Day park based tasks will include;
Shrub bed maintenance
Hedge Trimming
Planting bedding, shrubs and trees
Grass cutting
Planting area and bedding maintenance
Weed Control
General gardening
Litter and leaf collection
Playground marking and tree surgery
Spraying of chemicals - subject to qualification
Driving - subject to qualification and authorisation
Ad-hoc soft landscaping
Ad-hoc involvement in the events / ceremonies within The Royal Parks
Work as part of a highly skilled team to maintain The Royal Parks landscape
Sports pitch management
Floral displays
Apprentices will be supported by The Royal Parks Guild and will attend masterclass days and celebration events as part of their apprenticeship.
Course work will be through day release at Capel Manor Regent's Park campus.Training:Horticulture/Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard which includes:
Functional Skills English and maths Level 1
Emergency First Aid
Level 2 award in the safe use of pesticides PA1
Pesticide application PA6/PA6W
Level 2 award in safe use of pedestrian controlled mowers
Level 2 award in safe use of ride on self propelled mowers
RHS level 2 certificates as appropriate
Course work will be through one day release at Capel Manor Regents's Park campus
Training Outcome:
Many past Royal Parks Apprentices are now employed as Park Managers, Supervisors or Contract Managers for The Royal Parks contractors or in key local authority posts
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to continue your career in the horticultural industry either in a hands-on role or by progressing to a management or supervisory post. This could be within open space management, landscape construction or design industries
Employer Description:Idverde are a leading supplier of grounds maintenance services to the public sector with contracts ranging from multi-service delivery partnerships with numerous local authorities to our role as legacy partner caring for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park until 2024. We deliver a wide range of green services including grass cutting, hedge trimming, sports pitch management, floral displays, planting area maintenance, litter and leaf collection, weed control, playground marking and tree surgery. This apprenticeship is sponsored by The Royal Parks and will be based in Greenwich Park.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Practical Skills,Academically minded,Horticulture Interest,Motivated,Enthustiastic,Hard Working,Positive attitude....Read more...
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your horticultural skills whilst working in one of the UK's most famous parks. These parks are widely recognised as amongst the best of their kind in the world.
Day-to-day park-based tasks will include:
Shrub bed maintenance
Hedge trimming
Planting bedding, shrubs and trees
Grass cutting
Planting area and bedding maintenance
Weed control
General gardening
Litter and leaf collection
Playground marking and tree surgery
Spraying of chemicals - subject to qualification
Driving - subject to qualification and authorisation
Ad-hoc soft landscaping
Ad-hoc involvement in the events/ceremonies within The Royal Parks
Work as part of a highly skilled team to maintain The Royal Parks landscape
Sports pitch management
Floral displays
Apprentices will be supported by The Royal Parks Guild and will attend masterclass days and celebration events as part of their apprenticeship.
Coursework will be through day release at Capel Manor Regent's Park campus.Training:Horticulture/Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard which includes:
Functional Skills English and maths Level 1
Emergency First Aid
Level 2 award in the safe use of pesticides PA1
Pesticide application PA6/PA6W
Level 2 award in safe use of pedestrian-controlled mowers
Level 2 award in safe use of ride-on self-propelled mowers
RHS level 2 certificates as appropriate
Coursework will be through one day release at Capel Manor, Regents Park campus
Training Outcome:
Many past Royal Parks Apprentices are now employed as Park Managers, Supervisors or Contract Managers for The Royal Parks contractors or in key local authority posts
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to continue your career in the horticultural industry either in a hands-on role or by progressing to a management or supervisory post. This could be within open space management, landscape construction or design industries
Employer Description:Idverde are a leading supplier of grounds maintenance services to the public sector with contracts ranging from multi-service delivery partnerships with numerous local authorities to our role as legacy partner caring for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park until 2024. We deliver a wide range of green services including grass cutting, hedge trimming, sports pitch management, floral displays, planting area maintenance, litter and leaf collection, weed control, playground marking and tree surgery. This apprenticeship is sponsored by The Royal Parks and will be based in Hyde Park.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Practical Skills,Academically minded,Horticulture Interest,Motivated,Hard Working,Positive attitude,Enthusiastic....Read more...
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your horticultural skills whilst working in one of the UK's most famous parks. These parks are widely recognised as amongst the best of their kind in the world.
Day to Day park based tasks will include:
Shrub bed maintenance
Hedge Trimming
Planting bedding, shrubs and trees
Grass cutting
Planting area and bedding maintenance
Weed Control
General gardening
Litter and leaf collection
Playground marking and tree surgery
Spraying of chemicals - subject to qualification
Driving - subject to qualification and authorisation
Ad-hoc soft landscaping
Ad-hoc involvement in the events / ceremonies within The Royal Parks
Work as part of a highly skilled team to maintain The Royal Parks landscape
Sports pitch management
Floral displays
Apprentices will be supported by The Royal Parks Guild and will attend masterclass days and celebration events as part of their apprenticeship.
Course work will be through day release at Capel Manor Regent's Park campus.Training:Horticulture/Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard which includes:
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1
Emergency First Aid
Level 2 award in the safe use of pesticides PA1
Pesticide application PA6/PA6W
Level 2 award in safe use of pedestrian controlled mowers
Level 2 award in safe use of ride on self propelled mowers
RHS level 2 certificates as appropriate
Course work will be through one day release at Capel Manor Regents Park campus
Training Outcome:
Many past Royal Parks Apprentices are now employed as Park Managers, Supervisors or Contract Managers for The Royal Parks contractors or in key local authority posts
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to continue your career in the horticultural industry either in a hands-on role or by progressing to a management or supervisory post. This could be within open space management, landscape construction or design industries
Employer Description:Idverde are a leading supplier of grounds maintenance services to the public sector with contracts ranging from multi-service delivery partnerships with numerous local authorities to our role as legacy partner caring for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park until 2024. We deliver a wide range of green services including grass cutting, hedge trimming, sports pitch management, floral displays, planting area maintenance, litter and leaf collection, weed control, playground marking and tree surgery. This apprenticeship is sponsored by The Royal Parks and will be based in Bushy Park.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 07.30am to 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Practical Skills,Academically minded,Horticulture Interest,Motivated,Hard Working,Positive attitude,Enthusiastic....Read more...
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your horticultural skills whilst working in one of the UK’s most famous parks. These parks are widely recognised as among the best of their kind in the world.
Day to day Park based tasks will include:
Shrub Bed Maintenance
Planting bedding, shrubs and trees
Grass cutting
Bedding maintenance
General gardening
Litter picking
Spraying of chemicals – subject to qualification
Driving – subject to qualification and authorisation
Ad-hoc soft landscaping
Ad-hoc involvement in the events / ceremonies within The Royal Parks
Work as part of a highly skilled team to maintain The Royal Parks landscape
Apprentices will be supported by The Royal Parks Guild and will attend masterclass days and celebration events as part of their apprenticeship.
Course work will be through day release at Capel Manor Regent’s Park campus.Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 which includes:
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1
Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 2 award in the safe use of Pesticides PA1
Pesticide application PA6/PA6W
Level 2 Award in safe use of pedestrian controlled mowers
Level 2 Award in the safe use of ride-on self propelled mowers
RHS level 2 Certificates as appropriate
Training Outcome:
Many past Royal Park apprentices are now employed as Park Managers, Supervisors or Contract Managers for the Royal Parks, Contractors or in key local authority posts
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to continue your career in the horticultural industry either in a 'hands-on' role or by progressing to a management or supervisory post. This could be within open space management, landscape construction or design industries
Employer Description:The Royal Parks is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitants and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
The Royal Parks are strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are equal opportunities employers. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome all applications. We work to create a workforce that is truly representative of the communities we serve. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm.
Employment start date will be September 2026 onwards.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Good Team Worker,Motivated and Enthusiastic,Must be Hard Working,Get on with people,Academically Minded,Good Practical Skills,Horticulture Interest,Full Driving License Preferred....Read more...
To work as part of a team to ensure that the site is maintained to the highest possible standards in accordance with the contract and good horticulture practice for the enjoyment, recreation and safety of site employees and visitors.
Responsibilities:
To undertake the full range of grounds maintenance duties as instructed by your line manager as follows: Horticultural operations including formative pruning for a range of plants, annual seasonal bedding operations, pest & disease control, general grass cutting, watering of trees, shrubs, and bedding plants. Hedge cutting, irrigation, strimming, and edge reformation. Litter picking operations. Weed control
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive and professional relationships within the team, with other employees, managers, clients, and external agencies
Ensure hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles in your charge are secure, in good working order, carry out routine maintenance and refer major mechanical problems to your line manager
Empty bins, including bag removal and bag replacement where appropriate and recycling where necessary
Undertake regular checking and reporting of the physical infrastructure of the site, including paths
Assist with hard and soft landscaping projects, including preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, grubbing out, planting, including trees/shrubs and other general landscaping operations where appropriate
Training:
Full horticulture level 2 apprenticeship
Functional Skills where required
Training Outcome:A career path and plan will be put in place for the successful candidate.Employer Description:The Nurture Group is a multi-award-winning, nationwide service provider encompassing five well established brands, delivering ‘one stop’ integrated services to a diverse client base across the UK.
Nurture Landscapes provides Grounds Maintenance, Interior & Exterior Plant Displays and Winter Gritting to clients predominantly within the corporate sector.
Gavin Jones Ltd provides landscape construction services to commercial and private clients and landscape maintenance services largely to the commercial sector, but also including government and MOD sites, public open spaces, and university campus estates.
Nurture Pest Control provides pest solutions and prevention services to both commercial and domestic customers, and are of the UK’s leading pest control companies.
Gristwood & Toms delivers expert arboricultural services, offering specialist tree care and management.
Tivoli, since joining the Nurture Group in October 2024, continues its legacy as one of the UK’s most respected providers of landscape and grounds maintenance services. Offering a comprehensive range of services, Tivoli deliveres high-quality, sustainable solutions that enhance green spaces and nurture biodiversity.
Our clients span across a diverse and broad range of disciplines, from corporate headquarters, science parks, shopping centres, business and industrial parks, to leisure facilities, schools, sporting venues, hotels, universities, public open spaces and the public sector.
As a carbon neutral business in compliance with the global PAS 2060 standard, the group has been successful in nurturing lasting relationships with its customers, colleagues and supply partners.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 7.30 to 16.00.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
To assist in maintenance and high standards of horticulture and grounds maintenance on the London Estate.
Maintain colourful planters and, where appropriate, create wildlife areas.
Be enthusiastic, hardworking, and willing to work in all weathers.
You’ll love working outdoors and understand that our open spaces are as significant as our properties
Make a lasting impact: help shape our gardens so that they are not just beautiful, but resilient, supporting wildlife, wellbeing, and climate adaptation in the heart of Mayfair and Belgravia.
Training:The training will take place at Capel Manor College, Regents Park campus, attending one day per week.Training Outcome:
Expected career progression after an apprenticeship typically involves transitioning into a full-time, higher-level role with Grosvenor Property UK, sometimes advancing to a higher-level apprenticeship Level 3, or securing advanced positions elsewhere. Common pathways include moving from entry-level roles to supervisory or management positions, and apprentices retaining employment after completion.
Employer Description:
This role sits within our UK Property Business which is about creating sustainable places where business, communities and nature thrive. We’ve been developing and managing neighbourhoods for over 300 years, pioneering change and new ways of thinking about property. Our heartland is in London’s West End and we also invest in vibrant urban places across England.
We’re part of something much bigger too. Grosvenor is an international organisation whose activities span urban property, food & agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives. We’re united by a common goal to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit.
We’re steeped in history but focused on the future.
We may have 340 years of history, but we are firmly focused on the future. From progressive environmental action to being at the forefront of community engagement, we work with purpose and embrace change. So diversity of thought and fresh perspectives really matter to us. We want our people to bring everything they are to work. Their life experiences, their knowledge, their unique take on challenges and solutions.
Well, there is plenty to talk about. It’s purposeful, whether that’s innovative ways to tackle the climate crisis or engaging meaningfully with local communities. It’s commercial and ambitious, which you’ll see in our transformational development projects and diverse investment pipeline. It’s sociable, in our buzzing café and at our many events. It’s challenging, varied and supportive: contributing to inclusion and innovation is part of everyone’s personal goals here. We also enjoy a flexible work environment and, because it’s a family business, we like to think we are a little less corporate too.
Working Hours :35 hours per week, normally worked between 8.00am to 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Avid Horticulture interest,Basic Horticultural Skills....Read more...
Carry out all soft landscaping tasks
Practice safe systems of work
Ensure all tools are stored correctly
Contribute fully to team working
Undertake all aspects of commercial soft landscaping
Have the desire to learn and become an asset to the company and themselves
Within in this vacancy, you will also be required to complete the following: Soil Preparation, Planting, Mulching, Tree Planting, and Turfing & Seeding
Operating small machinery e.g. Rotovators and Tillers
Training:
Full Level 2 Horticultural apprenticeship, training delivered in the workplace
Level 2 Horticultural Qualification
Functional skills if applicable
First aid qualification
Training Outcome:
A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company
Progression on to higher apprenticeship / training
Employer Description:Nurture is an award winning national horticulture, landscape and national grounds maintenance and winter gritting business,
enhancing asset value and enriching the environment.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Physical fitness....Read more...
The core area of the role will be assisting in the creation of gardens from the plan to completion. Working closely with a range of garden designers, we undertake all aspects of hard/soft landscaping works with an emphasis on good horticultural practice.
The successful applicant will gain experience with a wide variety of skills, including:
Paving
Brickwork
Timber construction
Metalwork
Groundworks/drainage
Soft Landscaping
Hedge cutting
Soil preparation
Grass cutting and strimming
Planting
Shrub pruning
Turfing
Border maintenance and weed control
Training:Day release at Sparsholt College during term time.Training Outcome:Permanent position may be offered on successful achievement of apprenticeship.Employer Description:TAB Landscapes has been providing professional garden services throughout Hampshire and the South of England since our inception in 2001. Our core work is design based larger scale landscape projects and grounds maintenance to gated developments
TAB Landscapes was founded by Tim Bembridge, who spent 5 years in horticultural education at Sparsholt College and Reading University, achieving an HND in horticulture.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 07.30 – 16-30 (with the ability to be flexible).
This will include day release at Sparsholt during term time.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness,Can do attitude,An interest in landscaping....Read more...
Assist with grounds maintenance across the site (grass cutting, line marking, upkeep)
Support preparation and maintenance of sports pitch and outdoor areas
Carry out landscaping, gardening, and general site improvement work
Use and maintain grounds equipment safely (under supervision)
Help prepare tools and materials for daily tasks
Ensure outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well presented
Work alongside staff on practical grounds projects
Mentor and support young learners while they take part in grounds maintenance tasks
Encourage teamwork, responsibility, and safe working practices
Assist in observing and recording learner progress in practical activities
Support basic assessment evidence (photos, checklists, task completion)
Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the learner can progress into a range of roles within grounds maintenance, education, and community sport settings.
This may include:
Grounds person or Sports Turf Operative
Site Maintenance or Facilities Assistant
Senior Grounds Operative or Team Leader
Construction or Grounds Tutor (with further experience)
Vocational Assessor supporting apprentices or learners
Progression to Level 3 or higher qualifications in Sports Turf, Horticulture, or Teaching/Assessing
Learners will also gain transferable skills in teamwork, communication, mentoring, and work readiness, supporting progression into wider employment or further training
Employer Description:We are a Community Sports club who run an education program for young people aged 13yrs - 18yrs.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday 08:30-14:30.
Friday 08:30 -12:30.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
The successful candidate will join the technical services team, offering 1st line technical support that includes testing, configuring and fault-finding across a huge range of hardware and software.
The ideal candidate should have some basic knowledge and, more importantly, a keen interest in technology including laptops, desktop PCs, Apple hardware and server technologies.
Typical roles and responsibilities include:
Desktop PC and Laptop software builds and imaging
Testing and fault-finding of various IT and audio-visual hardware
Providing hard drive/solid state disk erasure and destruction techniques and processes
Erasing and configuring network infrastructure hardware
Auditing and logging IT and audiovisual hardware
Maintaining stocks of equipment
Following in-house procedures from start to finish
Training:The apprentice's training schedule will include:
Completion of a Level 3 Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship
Completion of Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This training is completed during working hours at the employer, via a range of live online training sessions, self-learning and work-based projects.Training Outcome:
Full-time employment is expected once the apprenticeship is complete
Further training opportunities with Higher Level Apprenticeships are also available
Employer Description:Since 2008, our client's passion for horticulture inspired a truly national grounds maintenance, landscaping and green workplace services brand built on a simple yet powerful idea: to offer high-quality services at a competitive price while fostering lasting relationships with clientsWorking Hours :Monday- Friday, between 9.00am- 5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
The apprentice will support the Manager in the day-to-day running of Premier Plant Producers Ltd, progressing into Assistant Manager responsibilities
The role will involve working in the production of forestry plants and undertaking practical and technical duties across crop production
This includes crop establishment, crop rotation planning, soil and nutrient management, and supporting agronomy activities to promote healthy and sustainable crops
The apprentice will assist with planning and logistics, operate and maintain machinery using modern technology, and take part in young plant propagation
They will also monitor crop growth, quality and health, follow environmental and health and safety practices, and contribute to the efficient running of the business
Training:
Training will take place four days per week in the workplace and one day per week in the classroom as part of the apprentice’s off-the-job training
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the aim is for the apprentice to progress into a full-time role within the business, with development towards a management position as skills, experience and responsibility increase
Employer Description:At Premier Plant Producers Ltd, you’ll join a long-established, independent family business with deep roots in horticulture since 1949. We specialise in high-quality young plant propagation including salads, brassicas and tree saplings, and are proud to be a recognised leader in our industry. Working with us means becoming part of a supportive team where you can develop practical skills, learn from experienced growers, and contribute to producing plants that supply nurseries and growers across the UK.Working Hours :Working hours to be confirmed at interview, as the role may involve rota-based work.
Usual working days are 8 hours, while Fridays are typically 7 hours.
Standard working hours are between 6.30am and 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
The apprentice will support the Manager in the day-to-day running of Premier Plant Producers Ltd, progressing into Assistant Manager responsibilities.The role will involve working in the production of forestry plants and undertaking practical and technical duties across crop production.This includes crop establishment, crop rotation planning, soil and nutrient management, and supporting agronomy activities to promote healthy and sustainable crops.The apprentice will assist with planning and logistics, operate and maintain machinery using modern technology, and take part in young plant propagation.They will also monitor crop growth, quality and health, follow environmental and health and safety practices, and contribute to the efficient running of the business.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.Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the aim is for the apprentice to progress into a full-time role within the business, with development towards a management position as skills, experience and responsibility increase.Employer Description:At Premier Plant Producers Ltd, you’ll join a long-established, independent family business with deep roots in horticulture since 1949. We specialise in high-quality young plant propagation including salads, brassicas and tree saplings, and are proud to be a recognised leader in our industry. Working with us means becoming part of a supportive team where you can develop practical skills, learn from experienced growers, and contribute to producing plants that supply nurseries and growers across the UK.Working Hours :Working hours to be confirmed at interview, as the role may involve rota-based work. Usual working days are 8 hours, while Fridays are typically 7 hours. Standard working hours are between 6.30am and 6.00pm.
39 hours a week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Prepare and feed animals as required.
Support with meeting the welfare needs of the animals.
Record keeping and excellent communication with other staff ensuring a quality service for all users.
This will be undertaken by working 40 hours a week over 5 days, this is generally on 8 hour shifts. There will be times when this work is unsociable to meet the needs of the animals and to support with the lambing season.
This is a physical role and applicants must be prepared to lift and carry heavy objects with support if required following appropriate training.
Support with horticulture tasks.
Occasional student support with animals.
Training:In a 40 hour working week you will undertake at least 8 hours of training, this may be directly related to your course but may be in another specific area such as Health and Safety, Safeguarding or COSHH. You will be supported to manage your time appropriately.
There will be online sessions and face to face practicals as you work towards your Level 2 Animal care and welfare assistant qualifcation. Students will need to have at least achieved Level 1 Functional Skills maths and English and be working towards level 2.Training Outcome:To be able to progress on to a level 3 apprenticeship or work within the animal care and welfare sector.Employer Description:Woodpecker Court is an alternative education provider with specialist post 16 status set in a rural location. Within the educational provision and alongside our sister company Woodpecker Wood CIC we run a community cafe which is accessed by our students alongside members of the community. It is also used as a space for community projects.Working Hours :Expected Duration: 12 -18 months with a minimum of 12 months.
Working week: 40 hours a week on a shift pattern, 8 hours a day. This will include weekends and anti-social hours.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Assist in the growing of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials
Plant care and maintenance
Application of crop control measures
Recording of crop data
Potting on young plants and nursery stock
Monitoring and application of plant irrigation
Working with team members and other departments
Customer order collation
Selection and display of plants for Rochford's cash andcarry
Training:Level 2 Awards in:
Safe Use of Pesticides
On completion of the pesticide's foundation unit above alsochoose one of the following units:
Boom sprayer, mounted, trailed or self-propelled equipment
Granular applicator equipment
Handheld applicator equipment
Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Apprentices aged 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship and without Level 2 English and maths (GCSE grade 4 or C or above) will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment
Training Outcome:A full-time position may be available on completion of a successful apprenticeship.Employer Description:Joseph Rochford Gardens Ltd is a leading wholesale nursery
based in Letty Green, Hertfordshire. Established in 1974, the
company operates over 40 acres of container production and
sources plants from across Europe to meet diverse client needs.
Serving landscape professionals, garden designers, and local
authorities, Rochfords offers a trade-only Cash & Carry—one of
the largest in the UK. Known for its fast turnaround, quality
plants, and friendly service, the company is committed to
sustainable practices, with an eye for detail on plant health, and
peat free growing, it is an active member of the Horticultural
Trades Association (HTA), and holds Ornamental Horticulture
Assurance Scheme (OHAS) accreditation, ensuring high
standards across the business.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The post holder will be required to:
Adhere to the objectives of your Apprenticeship Training Plan, working towards achieving a qualification and vocational assessment
Undertake general grounds maintenance duties, examples would include grass cutting, cleansing of litter, shrub & hedge maintenance, seasonal bedding, sports pitch marking & renovation, path sweeping
Liaise and communicate with the public, colleagues, management and other Council services in a polite a courteous manner. Inform the public of byelaws, rules and regulations relevant to each site
Ensure correct use and day to day maintenance of all vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment
Adhere and contribute to safe working practices, risk assessments and Health & Safety procedures, having due regard to the safety of the public
Maintain basic work records, inspection tick sheets and procedural documentation as directed
Take responsibility for the security of vehicles, machinery, equipment, tools and buildings associated with your duties
Personal responsibility to ensure you report to work wearing issued uniform and PPE at all times, appropriately dressed for the weather/working conditions
Training:
Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship Standard
The training will be delivered at the workplace
Training Outcome:
Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
Job-seeking support is also included
Employer Description:Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday
7.30am- 4.00pm
Friday
7.30am- 12pm
36 hours a weekSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Loading/unloading vehicles at the start & end of the working day
Completing vehicle inspections before using vehicle, reporting any defects immediately
Excavation works both by hand and with machinery
Tree and shrub clearance
Spreading of 20T loads of topsoil (sometimes by barrow) when unable to use a dumper
Laying of flag paving/block paving, etc., and all associated works
Cultivating gardens with the use of a rotovator
Raking out and levelling gardens/open spaces prior to turfing
Stone picking up to 50mm
Turfing gardens/open spaces
Spreading various grass seed
Tree/shrub/hedge planting
Spreading of bark by hand
Spraying of herbicide using a knapsack
Removal of both timber and metal fencing and all associated works
Erection of various timber and metal fencing, including the digging of fence post
Installation of safety surfaces including all preparation works
Installation of play equipment/street furniture and all associated works
Grass cutting
Hedge cutting
And any other associated works
We are looking for someone who can get to our depot for 7am daily with ease, and holding a full UK driving license would be desirable. Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.
The apprentice will work 4 x days per week on site and attend Houghall Campus 1 x day a week on day release.Training Outcome:Potential full-time employment with organisation on completion of apprenticeship.Employer Description:Founded in 1975, by George Wharton, Wharton Landscapes has grown into one of the leading landscaping contractors throughout the North and has worked on many remarkable projects alongside major clients. As a Durham based landscaping contractor we work predominantly throughout the North-East and on occasion nationwide. We specialise in commercial and public sector projectsWorking Hours :Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm, Friday 7am - 3pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Full UK Driving License....Read more...
