Apprentice Landscape Site Operative

The position will be to undertake landscaping duties under supervision on various commercial contracts, to include, but not exclusively:

Topsoil preparation Turf laying Membrane laying Seed sowing Planting Mulch/gravel spreading Safely using power hand tools, such as rotavators, drilling augers, hedge cutters, mowers and strimmers To provide assistance with various elements of hard landscaping

Training:

A work based programme delivered by Riseholme College with weekly attendance and supported by ourselves, the duration of which is 15 - 24 months.

You will gain a qualification upon completion:

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Horticulture: Landscaping, including Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Landscaping), Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work and Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides

You will be expected to make necessary travel arrangements to attend college.

Training Outcome:

The company is growing at a pace, and as such, we are looking to build a successful team of qualified landscapers. We offer a successful and fulfilling career within West Lindsey Landscapes. As the teams grow, supervisory positions will become available for the right candidates.

Employer Description:
West Lindsey Landscapes Ltd is an organically grown business with a primary purpose to satisfy its clients' requirements. Based in Newton on Trent and serving clients nationwide predominantly in the commercial sector, such as residential developments, schools, medical centres and other sectors. We specialise in both hard and soft landscaping schemes. Our services ranging from in-house landscape designs, project management, project implantation and maintenance.

Working Hours :
The working week is Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm plus travel time.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness