Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative - Horticulture Level 2

Working towards an Level 2 in Horticulture over 2 years of on the job and supported learning, conducted both on and off site and online with a dedicated tutor and wider training provided through on the job training.

This is an ideal role to start your career in the Horticultural industry learning all the required skills and practices to become a qualified Gardener Skills and experiences: The successful candidate will possess some or all the following skills:

Educational Certificates to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and English grammar Effective oral and written communication skills necessary to meet the duties of the post Experience of a customer servicing role or training will be an advantage An interest in working in a park or landscape environment Ability to work outside in all weather conditions Ability to develop new skills in horticulture and a willingness to learn about plants and landscaping Aptitude to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public Ability to establish and sustain good working relationship within a team environment

Training:
Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship Level 2 Functional Skills where required

Training Outcome:
The aim is to offer a permanent position once the apprenticeship is successfully completed

Employer Description:
We care about your outdoor spaces. Whether you are a private business, a charity, a housing association, or a place of worship, your buildings will sit within an outdoor space and your grounds will need commercial grounds maintenance. Your clients will park their cars and walk to your front door, your employees will begin their working day by walking through your outdoor space. People will go to and from their houses across your grounds. The public will pass by. What do you want them to see? Green spaces are moments of tranquillity in a hectic urban landscape. They allow people space to breathe, time to gather their thoughts. Green areas allow the eyes room to wander and the mind to expand. Together we can help you to optimise your grounds. Endless tarmac, with straggly shrub beds and windblown leaves, never inspired anyone. But carefully designed and discretely maintained green spaces can benefit us all. 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm, 7.30 start in the winter

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