* 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...
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, 7.30am start in the winterSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,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...
Lawn care
Weeding
Hedge cutting
Pruning
Planting shrubs, flowers, trees
Operate power tools including lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers
Training:Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
14 days of college attendance to complete the Horticulture Principles and Practice course
1 day of college attendance to complete the Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course
2 days of college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory)
2 days college attendance to complete L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical)
Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Off-the-job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
Knowledge test
Practical assessment
Professional discussion
Training Outcome:Remaining an important member of our full-time team whilst progressing your career.Employer Description:Founded back in 2012. Currently, the company operates both a gardening and landscaping team. The gardening team work both with regular maintenance visits and one-off jobs like hedge cutting, lawn care & planting.
The landscape team are busy working on a variety of landscape/construction jobs across Oxfordshire and beyond.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7.30 to 4pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness....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...
Usual start at 07.00 from the business premises in Ellerker, instruction for the day will be given by the operations manager or senior site operative
Vehicles are loaded with the relevant equipment, site passes and Health and safety checks are completed
You will drive to site with at least 1 senior colleague who will guide you throughout the day
Usual end time back at Ellerker will be 16.30
Training:
You will be studying towards the Horticulture and Landscape Operative Level 2 qualification
1 day college release
Training Outcome:
There are opportunities for progression within the organisation to operative and then senior operative
Employer Description:Commercial Grounds Maintenance operations business.Working Hours :1 day college release.
Other days: Monday to Friday, 07.00 16.30.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....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...
Visiting sites in the company van with a Team Leader
Maintenance including mowing, strimming, hedging and blowing
Planting work including weeding and planting
Work to maintain and keep a customer site looking tidy and in good order
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.
Fortnightly attendance to college - BCA - Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 6QR.
Rest of the time spent at place of employment.Training Outcome:Possible permanent employment.Employer Description:Operating across the South of England since 2000, Groundcare is a long-established, growing company with a passion for grounds maintenance and a reputation for quality. If you choose an apprenticeship with us, you’ll be part of an experienced and friendly team who'll be more than happy to share their wisdom and experience with you.Working Hours :An average day starts at 7.30am and finishes at 4pm. Monday to Friday.Skills: Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Reliable,Punctual,Strong work ethic....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...
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 AssistantSenior Grounds Operative or Team LeaderConstruction or Grounds Tutor (with further experience)Vocational Assessor supporting apprentices or learnersProgression to Level 3 or higher qualifications in Sports Turf, Horticulture, or Teaching/AssessingLearners 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 8:30-14:30
Friday 8:30 -12:30Skills: 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...
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...
