Horticulture Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic with good communication skills and a personable manner.

The successful applicant must have a positive 'can do attitude', be able to follow instructions and willing to learn new skills.

The job requires your full commitment, you must be fully fit, be willing to work in all conditions and hold a full UK driving license. You will ideally be based within a 20 mile radius of Hambledon and able to work between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm with an ability (if required), to work overtime in order to complete work on time and to schedule.

Your skill set will include the following areas of work:

Hand weeding Grass cutting Strimming Hand pruning Hedge trimming/cutting. Weed spraying General horticulture i.e. propagating Minor facilities maintenance i.e. jet washing paths

You will be required to conform to all PPE and risk management requirements on-site, fill-out time sheets as well as report to Management.

The job affords you a very competitive wage (to the right applicant and subject to experience and age), with 28 days per annum holiday (including Bank Holidays), a work place pension scheme, free PPE and safety boots.

Training:
You will be required to attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis during term time

Horticulture and Landscape Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

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 EPAs to achieve their apprenticeship:

On-line 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 tasks 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

Training Outcome:
Growth within the team as the business expand Potential to move to the vineyard, working with the vineyard manager

Employer Description:
Hambledon is England's Oldest Commercial Vineyard & Home to Award-Winning English Sparkling Wine. Established in1 952 by Major-General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones, Hambledon Vineyard is England's Oldest Commercial Vineyard. Seventy years later, under the esteemed guidance of Berry Bros. & Rudd and Symington Family Estates, we continue to pride ourselves on our rich heritage and our shared goal: to create the Finest English Sparkling Wine. We have a newly opened visitor centre and restaurant and in April 2025, a new shop. We also offer tours and tastings around the vineyard which include visits to our winery, cellar and vineyards. Mill Down House is also part of the estate, which has circa 6 acres of formal gardens to be kept to the highest standard.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, this will include day release to college on a Friday

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness,keen eye for detail,strong work ethic,Hard working,an interest in horticulture,able to follow instructions