As a Horticulture Operative Apprentice your daily tasks will include:
Plant Care. Watering, pruning and fertilizing plants to ensure their health and growth
Soil Management. Preparing soil by digging, planting and mulching
Pest Control
Identifying and managing pests and diseases using environmentally friendly methods
Landscape Maintenance. Mowing lawns, trimming hedges and maintaining garden beds
Tool Maintenance
Cleaning and maintaining gardening tools and equipment
Customer Interaction
Assisting customers with plant selection and care advice
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction OperativeLevel 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training for the Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship will be a blend of on the job experience and classroom learning
Most of your training will take place at our main site, where you will work alongside experienced horticulturists
You will get hands on experience with daily tasks and projects, learning directly in the field
You will also attend classes at Capel manor College located at Enfield
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship, you will have a variety of exciting career paths to explore:
Horticulturist: Specialise in plant care, garden design, or landscape management
Arborist: focus on the care and maintenance of trees, including pruning and disease management
Parks and Recreation Manager: Maintain and enhance public parks and recreational areas
Further education and Specialisation: pursue additional qualifications or certifications in specialised areas of horticulture, such as botany, plant pathology or sustainable agriculture
Employer Description:FCC Environment – the waste and resource management company that looks at the bigger picture.
We care for both our customers and the environment. We help local authorities and businesses minimise the amount of waste that goes to landfill by transforming it into valuable resources, and we retrieve the full value of the resources we collect and process, so they can be used again and again. Waste that cannot be recycled, we transform into energy.Working Hours :4 days from Monday to Friday one day in College. Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Problem solving....Read more...
The training will cover the skills and horticultural practices that are needed through the different seasons of the year and will include; tree/shrub planting, formative pruning, grass establishment and mowing, strimming, application of fertilizer and herbicides. All to current best practice and certified standards.
All the experience and training gained in this role will form a strong basis for further career development and progression in landscape garden management and environmental based roles.
More specific responsibilities include:
Work within the Environment Services Division, Cemeteries Team of Halton Borough Council undertaking horticultural and other land-based tasks
Attend horticultural college at least one day per week in term time
Complete a City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills
To qualify in a number of set land based qualifications such as PA1 & PA6 – Herbicide Application and gain Lantra certification in the competent use of horticultural powered machinery including Pedestrian Controlled Petrol Driven Mowers, Handheld Brushcutters and Strimmers, and Ride-on Mowers over the two-year period
Achieve certification in a number of cemetery-based qualifications including the Safe use of Excavators, Safety in the Burial Process, and Safe Use of Dumpers
Assist members of the public to enjoy and appreciate Halton’s parks, open spaces and cemeteries
Become familiar with and abide by the Environment Services Division work procedures document
Training:
You will undertake a two-year training period in Horticulture through a mixture of work based tasks and attendance at Myerscough College near Preston, which will result in City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills and ICCM accredited certificates in safety, first aid and working practices in cemetery grounds and cremations
Training Outcome:
As you approach the end of your apprenticeship, you will receive guidance and support from our dedicated Apprenticeship Officer in applying for opportunities within Halton Borough Council
We are eager to ensure that any apprentice that joins us as an apprentice, is given every chance to secure permanent, long-term employment with us
Employer Description:Halton Borough Council is the local authority responsible for the borough of Halton, a unitary authority in Cheshire, England.
All our colleagues at Halton have made a positive commitment to delivering great outcomes for our communities. Whoever joins us will share that passion for outstanding service, and strongly align with the values which define our workplace culture; Working Together – building fantastic relationships with colleagues and customers. Continuous Improvement – Keeping great service delivery at the heart of everything we do. Personal Growth – Learning, growing and developing ourselves.
Accountability – doing what we say we are going to do. Inspiring Leadership – positive roles models and leading by example.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pmSkills: Enthusiasm for horticulture,Able to follow instructions,Basic horticulture hand tools....Read more...
Undertakes practical horticultural maintenance, renovation work and care-taking duties. This includes turf care, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning.
Responsible for the safe operation, care, and day-to-day maintenance of work equipment to a manufacturer's guidance and reporting any issues to their Line Manager.
Familiar with and competent in undertaking several routine administrative duties, including the use of IT and smartphones.
Actively engage and work with other teams in the Region to deliver consistent standards across UKNA.
Acts as a representation of the Commission at all times, including at CWGC held events at the cemetery.
Providing advice and other information to Cemetery Visitors/members of the public, helping them locate war graves.
Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the role.
Contributes to UKNA projects, tasks and working groups, as required.
Required to complete all training of the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship.
Training:
Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship standard.
Functional skills if required.
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, the candidate is welcome to apply to open vacancies within the organisation.Employer Description:The CWGC is a highly respected, prestigious, global Organisation that
honours and cares for the 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth
forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice
will never be forgotten. Funded by six Commonwealth Member
Governments, we build and maintain memorials and cemeteries at 23,000
locations, in 150 countries, including some of the world’s most iconic,
landmark monuments.
Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff,
supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and
architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.
We offer a unique and rewarding working environment.Working Hours :Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 0800 to 1230 hours, 1330 to 1700 hours, Friday 0800 to 1230 hours, 1300 to 1600 hours. Winter Hours: Monday to Friday 0830 to 1230 hours.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative....Read more...
Undertakes practical horticultural maintenance, renovation work and caretaking duties. This includes turf care, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning.
Responsible for the safe operation, care, day to day maintenance of work equipment to a manufacturer's guidance and reporting any issues to their Line Manager.
Familiar with and competent in undertaking several routine administrative duties, including the use of IT and smartphones.
Actively engages and works with other teams in the region to deliver consistent standards across UKNA
Acts as a representation of the commission at all times, including at CWGC held events at the cemetery.
Providing advice and other information to cemetery visitors/members of the public, helping them locate war graves.
Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the role.
Contributes to UKNA projects, tasks and working groups, as required.
Required to complete all training of the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship.
Training:
Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship standard.
Functional skills if required.
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate is welcome to apply to open vacancies within the organisation.Employer Description:The CWGC is a highly respected, prestigious, global Organisation that
honours and cares for the 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth
forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice
will never be forgotten. Funded by six Commonwealth Member
Governments, we build and maintain memorials and cemeteries at 23,000
locations, in 150 countries, including some of the world’s most iconic,
landmark monuments.
Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff,
supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and
architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.
We offer a unique and rewarding working environment.Working Hours :Summer Hours Monday to Thursday 0800 to 1230 hours 1330 to 1700 hours Friday 0800 to 1230 hours 1300 to 1600 hours.
Winter Hours Monday to Friday 0830 to 1230 hours.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative....Read more...
The role of Apprentice Gardener offers the successful applicant the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team of gardeners in a wide range of garden settings with varied features including formal lawns, mixed borders, topiary, woodland planting, tender display areas, glasshouse, nursery and sports pitches.
Tasks include:
Plant propagation and cultivation
Developing new planting areas
Maintaining borders
Pruning and specialist training of plants
Mowing
Hedge trimming
Turf care
Range of seasonal tasks such as leaf raking and composting
Training:
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard
The learner will be allocated an industry-specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on-site visits throughout the apprenticeship
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
Gardener Roles
Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor Apprenticeship Role
Employer Description:Trinity Hall is the fifth oldest College in the University of Cambridge. It was founded in 1350 by Bishop Bateman, originally for the study of canon and civil law. The College consists of undergraduates and postgraduates across a range of subjects, Fellows, staff and alumni worldwide. Located in central Cambridge by the river, the College has a further site at Wychfield (off Storey’s Way) and accommodation on Thompson’s Lane.
As one of the 31 Colleges at the University of Cambridge, Trinity Hall is an autonomous, self-governing community of scholars. The College exists to be a hub of knowledge and a centre of learning, ensuring each generation of students that calls Trinity Hall ‘home’ benefits from academic excellence and new learning experiences. To ensure this is the case, Trinity Hall is a registered charity and is overseen by a governing body.
As a registered charity, Trinity Hall’s purpose is to advance education, religion, learning and research for public benefit. This is done through the provision, support and maintenance of a college at the University of Cambridge. Admitting approximately 650 undergraduate and postgraduate students, the College provides financial and other support to its members so it can achieve this purpose.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 15:30 including two breaks for morning tea and lunch with a daily meal allowance.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness,Basic plant and gardening....Read more...
You’ll gain hands-on experience in a varied outdoor environment, learning practical skills in gardening, grounds maintenance, and customer interaction - all while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Your duties may include:
General horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, weeding, and maintaining flower beds, rose beds, shrubs, herbaceous borders, grassed areas and sports pitches
Grounds maintenance including grass cutting, litter picking, and sweeping, emptying of litter bins
Use and maintenance of plant/small machinery such as hand tools, strimmers, mowers, and leaf blowers
Internal and external cleaning of buildings, toilets and open spaces
Loading and unloading of equipment and materials from vehicles
Interacting with members of the public in a polite, respectful, and helpful manner
Supporting the preparation and delivery of special events and activities
Cemeteries & Crematoria Only:
Supporting the preparation and delivery of funerals
Grave digging (with full training provided)
Training:
As well as working towards a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture, you will learn job-specific skills from experienced colleagues
The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor
The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off The Job Training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Fire Awareness, Prevent, Safeguarding, Data Protection & Cyber Security and Equality & Diversity. Council's Apprenticeships team
Training Outcome:
This apprenticeship is a fixed term 24 month contract and at the end you will gain a Level 2 Horticulture Operative Qualification
However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector
Employer Description:Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.Working Hours :Cemeteries & Crematoria: Monday - Friday (8.00am - 4.30pm)
Grounds Maintenance: Monday - Friday (7.00am - 3.00pm)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,Outdoor working,Empathy & Sympathy,Adhere to Health & Safety,Flexible to travel,Wear PPE....Read more...
The company are currently seeking a hardworking, team-oriented and dedicated individual to join their small team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and outdoor spaces. The varied role will involve caring for plants, maintaining garden aesthetics, ensuring the overall health of the client’s gardens, whilst also working on soft and hard landscaping projects.
Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining landscapes, including plants, trees, borders, lawns and hedges, as well as maintaining other garden elements such as patio jet-washing and general tidying tasks such as leaf clearance.
Using power tools and hand tools safely to create and maintain landscapes, for tasks such as planting, pruning, mowing, weeding and debris clearance.
Soft and hard landscaping projects, such as turf laying, planting, border installations and patio laying.
Working as part of a team to complete projects on time and to a high standard.
The candidate must show willingness and flexibility to carry out a wide variety of tasks, which may not be listed above, in order to meet the demands of the customer and the company.
Training Outcome:
Further education and/or training (to be discussed with company).
Gardening and landscaping roles.
Employer Description:Lazy Days Gardening Services are a specialist gardening and landscaping company based in Derbyshire, committed to maintaining and creating gardens to be proud of. Company Directors, Jack and Laura, are dedicated to delivering the highest level of professional services and developing long-lasting relationships with every customer.
Passion for the outdoors means they provide outstanding services and always deliver the best results with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, consistently receiving 5-star customer reviews. The company believes in fostering a trusted relationship with all customers.
The company holds the following trade qualifications:
• LANTRA Site Survey, Set-Out and Preparation (learner ID 1056660)
• LANTRA Natural Stone Paving (learner ID 1056660)
• Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1 and PA6A) (certificate no. 816091)
• Registered waste carrier license (registration no. CBDL397079)
• RHS level 2 certificate in practical horticulture (pending exam results)
They are also a registered member of Derbyshire County Council’s Trusted Trader Scheme.
Whether customers are looking for garden maintenance services or a complete garden transformation, the company ethos is centred around listening to what customers truly want. The company works with their customers to bring their garden ideas to life, whilst providing professional recommendations and advice to ensure we achieve customer requirements and more.Working Hours :Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Additional hours may be required to be worked to complete a job on time. Max 40 hours a week with overtime. 30 minutes unpaid lunch.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Strong work ethic,Dedication,Willingness to learn,Excellent physical stamina,Enthusiasm,Positive mental attitude,Time management....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, 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 recycle 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 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, edge reformation. Litter picking operations. Weed control
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive and professional relationships within 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 recycle 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 07.30 to 16.00Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....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...
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...
Planting, pruning, and maintaining gardens and outdoor spaces
Operating gardening equipment and tools
Performing physical labour, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects
Working collaboratively with other team members to achieve gardening goals
Providing excellent customer service and interacting with clients as needed
Training:
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 - 24 Months
Dedicated Performance Coach
One day a week at Merrist Wood College
Functional Skills Maths and English, if necessary
Training Outcome:Possibility of a full-time post upon completing the apprenticeship.Employer Description:For over ten years, Beautiful Spaces has been transforming ordinary gardens into extraordinary landscapes.
Founded by David, a dedicated and visionary garden designer, our team consists of like-minded professionals who are committed to realising your garden dreams.
We are passionate about every project we undertake and are enthusiastic about turning outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional havens.
Our expertise spans a comprehensive range of garden services, from initial design concepts to construction and ongoing maintenance.
As a five-star rated garden design and landscaping company, we continually strive for excellence in every project we deliver.Working Hours :Number of Hours: 30- 40 hours per week
Working days: Monday - Friday
Lunch break length: 1hr
Start Time: 07.30
Finish Time: 17.00Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Assist with the maintenance, development and improvement of the Council’s parks and open spaces.
The apprentice will split their time (around 75%) working alongside our experienced ground maintenance operatives across the district in our parks and open spaces. This will include; health & safety, environmental best practice, working as part of a team, planting, plant care, growth and development, soil cultivation, tools, equipment and machinery and vegetation control.
The apprentice will also work within the Green Spaces Team. This will include; using Microsoft office, using the grounds maintenance mapping systems, assisting with the design of bedding displays, learning about sport ground management (bowls, football), trees and woodland management, and learning how to support biodiversity and protect wildlife.
Training Outcome:
Look to secure employment.
Potential to progress to the next level of an apprenticeship.
Employer Description:The district council headquarters are in Warwick and Leamington Spa. It employs more than 500 people. The district council deal with issues such as waste management, the collection of council tax, planning/building regulations, council housing and council house repairs.
The district was created on 1 April 1974, by a merger of the former Leamington Spa and Warwick municipal boroughs, the Kenilworth urban district and the Warwick Rural District.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Your working hours are to be agreed with line manager.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Interest in horticulture....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...
Typical horticultural duties will include grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, planting with additional opportunity within sports turf management, dependent on experience and/or interest.
Key Requirements:
Passionate about working in the outdoors and the work being carried out
Driven, enthusiastic and self-motivated
A strong team player with the ability to work with colleagues but also independently when required
Experience with working with horticultural equipment
Qualifications in Horticulture preferred
Spraying Certificated – NPTC PA1 and PA6 preferred, but not essential and training can be provided
A full, clean UK driving licence
Training:The college training will take the form of masterclass delivery. There will be a series of masterclasses in blocks of 2 days at a time throughout the course.Training Outcome:For the right candidate, there is the potential to offer a full-time job after the apprenticeship.Employer Description:WeedWise was founded in 2000 by Agronomist, Will Pinnock,
with a simple mission – deliver best in class Grounds
Management solutions, coupled with excellent client care. From
a deep understanding of Agronomy and land-based services,
WeedWise has developed to become a leading Commercial
Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management business in
the Midlands.
We’re family owned and operate a longstanding and incredibly
effective team of operatives, that all share the same ethos as we
do. We value our multi-sector client base and are proud to
operate across a wide variety of sites throughout the UK.Working Hours :Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm with overtime available in peak season, paid at x1.5 hours. Saturday hours every other week in peak season are also required.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Assist with general gardening, nursery work, grass maintenance and hedge cutting.
Assist with the garden’s development projects including landscaping.
Help with the care and maintenance of machinery and tools
Complete appropriate records as required
To contribute and promote safeguarding at all times, to ensure the safety and security of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Ensure health and safety policies and regulations for the practical and technical facilities, workshops, machinery and other physical resources are adhered to.
Be conversant with and implement the College’s policies and procedures e.g. equal opportunities.
To contribute and promote safeguarding at all times, to ensure the safety and security of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Liaise with all college staff to ensure the effective use of resources to achieve its mission, and to ensure the smooth running of the college.
Participate in the College Appraisal Scheme.
Undertake any college-wide mandatory training or training specific to your role as required.
Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you.
Training:You will be studying at Hadlow College one day per week.Employer Description:Whether joining us from school or looking to change career, Hadlow College offers a huge range of courses covering: Agriculture (livestock, arable, fruit and vegetables), Horticulture (glasshouse production, fruit and vegetables, viticulture, greenkeeping and ornamental production), Gardening, Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture & Fisheries Management, Equine, Animal Management, and Floristry, to suit the needs of many different studentsWorking Hours :Monday to Thursday 08:45 to 17:15 Friday 8:45 to 16:45.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Customer focussed,Can do attitude,Consistent and reliable....Read more...
Assisting the lead landscaper with all aspects of each projectincluding:
Site set up
Setting out
Dig out
Laying paving
Installing fencing
Decking
Oak framing
General cleaning and organising
Training:Emergency first aid:
Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work
English and maths:
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths must achieve level 1 and take the test for level 2 before taking the end-point assessment
Qualification achieved:
Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Operative
Training Outcome:
For the right candidate, job progression within the company could potentially lead to running your own team and projects
Employer Description:Flagstone and Flora was founded in 2019 and since then we’ve
been steadily growing in both the size of the company and
projects we undertake. We pride ourselves on our friendly and
approachable team who make sure work is enjoyable while
ensuring all work is completed to the highest possible standard.
We complete a wide variety of landscaping works, including (but
not limited too) paving (natural stone, porcelain and cast
concrete), fencing (both off the shelf and custom) we are also
Jackson fencing approved installers, woodwork (including decking, pergolas, oak framing and everything in between) and
brick & blockwork to build retaining walls, garden walls and
raised beds.
As an APL member we pride ourselves on the quality of our work
and customer satisfaction. Everything we do is completed to both
British standards and the highest quality.Working Hours :A normal working week consists of 07:30 - 16:30 with 1 hour for
lunch, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) some weekend work
may be available, but this is optional.Skills: Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Due to continued growth, Groundscapes Limited are looking for an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the company and help provide excellent communal garden maintenance services to our Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) clients in Surrey/Sussex areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, spraying, litter picking and maintaining flower beds & shrubs
Displaying a positive, friendly attitude and great customer service skills
To always represent the company, maintaining a cool, calm and professional demeanour, especially when faced with any challenge or issue
To be a good team player
To be committed to completing the apprenticeship and operate to the highest standards
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Mentoring with experienced colleagues.Training Outcome:There is the potential for a full-time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Groundscapes Limited is a forward thinking and professional business that can significantly improve and maintain grounds and estates. They look to operate on a partnership basis with clients and suppliers to ensure they have a full understanding of each other’s needs. Quality, commitment and professionalism are at the heart of the way they deliver services to their customers. First class communication and responding to clients’ needs quickly are essential in the way they work.Working Hours :40 hours a week - Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm with breaks during to the day and one day at collegeSkills: Willing to learn,Team Player,Follows instructions,Professional manner,Calm under pressure,Good communicator,Able to adapt,Excellent time management,Physically fit,Happy to work in all weather,Personable,Reliable,Punctual,Good work ethic....Read more...
You will be working with a skilled team assisiting with horticulture and garden maintenence work will include:
· Lawn cutting
· Hoeing /weeding
· Blowing and collecting cuttings and debris
· Pruning shrubs and perennials
· Trimming hedges
· Watering
· General maintenance duties
· Working within the team - ensuring the van is clean and tidyTraining:Training will be conducted online with the training provider.
The training is half a day a week. Training Outcome:Potential to progress through the Company into various roles including maintance gardener and maintenance team leader.Employer Description:James Bird Landscapes is one of the North of England’s most experienced award winning, garden design and landscape practices. We bring our design-led approach, 30+ years’ experience and a can-do attitude to every project and pride ourselves on our expertise, professionalism, and signature superior finish. Over the years we have been delighted to receive a number of prestigious national awards from the RHS, BALI, APL, and the Daily Express.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 17:00 (16:00 finish in winter)
Friday 07:30 to 16:00Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness,Polite,Good time keeping,Willingness to learn....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...
Undertake most gardening and grounds duties for the Trust, including the maintenance of lawns, borders, flowerbeds, paths, ponds, and indoor planting. excluding the use of vehicles e.g. ride on mowers
Provide a high-quality service to our customers, supporting residents, should they wish to engage in gardening activities and responding appropriately to queries from residents, colleagues, or visitors
Work with the wider Estates team carrying out additional security and maintenance duties in line with the Trust’s policies and procedures and health and safety legislation
Assist the wider estates team with additional duties such as the set-up for site events and activities and timely collection of recycling and waste
Undertake training within the team and the wider Trust to further understand the role of the gardens and estates team
Participate in team training and updates in use of equipment and horticultural knowledge
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training will take place both at your place of work and fortightly day release at Bridgewater and Taunton College, Cannington Campus
After your induction, you will be working 40-hours per week with protected time to complete apprenticeship work
Support from your team, line manager and the apprentice Lead and apprenticeship provider
Training Outcome:
While not guaranteed, the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position with St Monica Trust after completion of your apprenticeship
A qualification that you can use to support other work and progression opportunities
Employer Description:Since the Trust was founded we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of older people. Over 1,200 colleagues work hard together to continue and develop the ideals that Monica Wills had back in the 1920’s.
Thanks to the income we receive from our endowment fund we’ve made amazing things happen over the years. Today, we’re still as forward thinking and innovative as we’ve ever been.
We now deliver care and well-being in five retirement villages in and around the Bristol area. Our fifth, The Chocolate Quarter, recently opened in Keynsham – on the site of the old Cadbury chocolate factory! Each of these villages is there to offer high quality care and support for older people in various stages of their life.
Yes, each village offers a care home or sheltered accommodation. But they also offer something much more valuable: independence. The villages have things like shops, a gym, a hairdresser, restaurants… everything to give our residents a real feeling of freedom and a good quality of life.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (At Sandford Station and Cote Lane)
Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 (At Westbury Fields)Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out a complete range of grounds maintenance tasks as directed by your line manager, including horticultural activities such as formative pruning of various plants, seasonal bedding installations, routine grass cutting, and watering of trees, shrubs, and bedding plants. Additional responsibilities include hedge trimming, irrigation, strimming, edge reformation, litter collection, and weed and leaf management.
Empty bins, including bag removal and bag replacement where appropriate and recycle where necessary.
To engage with the client when appropriate and in a professional manner, handling any issues and requests efficiently and in accordance with company procedure and policies.
Conduct regular inspections of grounds and report any potential on-site hazards or equipment malfunction and take corrective actions as needed. Ensure an efficient, effective response to incidents and emergencies, maintaining strong communication with colleagues and external services.
Ensure that you observe safety procedures and use safe working practices specifically regarding COSHH and Risk Assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your line manager.
Ensure all 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.
Contribute to a positive team dynamic, building productive and professional relationships with team members, other employees, managers, clients, and external agencies.
Provide support in the completion of any necessary documentation or reports, such as timesheets or site condition updates, as needed.
If necessary, maintain safe driving practices while operating a vehicle, ensuring compliance with traffic regulations and prioritising the safety of yourself and others on the road.
Adhoc Duties - To undertake any other duties that may be required within your area of your responsibility. Training:
Full Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship
Funtional Skills where required
Training Outcome:To be part of a dynamic and progressive team working in one of the biggest science centres in Europe. IPM Facilities like to promote from within so if the applicant has the aptitude to work up through the ranks, it is something we as a company would encourage.Employer Description:IPM Facilities provide facilities, property and grounds maintenance services to some of the UK’s largest businesses. We work with our customers to ensure their buildings, work spaces and grounds are cleaner, safer and more efficient.
IPM Facilities thrives on its people. Our team's dedication to delivering world-class service is key to our success. We build strong relationships with clients, offering a personal touch and tailored care for each property.
Our growth is driven by the skill and commitment of every team member, ensuring excellent results for our clients, every time.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 07.00 to 15.30.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,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...
