We have a vacancy for an apprentice to learn all aspects of:
Planting trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants as well as keeping a domestic garden well maintained
As most of our work is carried out in private gardens you must be well-presented, polite and conscientious
Good communication skills and a keen interest in the horticulture industry is essential
Training:
Horticulture and Landscape Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Emergency First Aid
PA1 PA6
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths must achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 before taking the end-point assessment.
Apprentices will need to achieve the EPA's to achieve their apprenticeship:
On-line knowledge assessment - a 60-minute online test containing 40 multiple choice questions
Practical assessment EPA - a range of 4 practical activities taking no more than six hours undertaken in controlled conditions with responses to verbal questioning from the Independent End Point Assessor. The apprentice will undertake three core tasks and one task from the optional route - Horticulture or Landscaping
Professional Discussion EPA - An hour-long professional discussion under controlled conditions between the EPA and the apprentice to allow the apprentice to demonstrate their knowledge
You will be required to attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis to learn about horticulture, to include:
Health and Safety
Use and maintain non-powered and handheld powered equipment
Use and maintain pedestrian controlled equipment
Environment protection
Plant identification and nomenclature - Latin and common
Vegetation control
Soil science and cultivation
Plant establish and maintenance
Plant grown
Plant health
Establish and maintain amenity areas
Survey and mark out sites for landscaping features
Construct hard landscape features
Maintain hard landscape features
Training Outcome:
We are looking to invest in the right person and hope this opportunity will be a long term partnership with Location Landscapes. We are a young growing company therefore there are prospects to move up the career ladder
Employer Description:Garden Landscape CompanyWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Starting immediately your duties may include:
Hardscaping skills:
Assisting in the carrying out of landscaping work including the construction, creation and repair of paths, steps, paved areas, walls, fences, ponds, garden sheds etc
Undertaking general constructional work including fencing, decking, re-surfacing of footways and drives and other work of a similar nature
Preparation for landscape construction and cleaning debris
Ground Maintenance skills:
Maintaining gardens e.g. grass mowing, edging, litter picking, general pruning, sweeping, and maintenance of plant borders, and plant displays, hanging baskets, etc.
Assisting with the maintenance and development of ornamental areas including planting, pruning and hedge work
Arranging and planting trees, shrubs, plants and bedding
Christmas tree installation:
Installing and de-stalling, lighting and dressing Christmas trees for a variety of high-end clients across the country
Health and Safety:
Health and Safety in the work place - keeping your colleagues and yourself safe
Becoming conversant and skilled in the use of hand tools, pedestrian machines and appropriate powered hand tools which are used in the maintenance of horticultural features
Undertaking routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment using appropriate equipment
Training:Duration:
15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
14 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice cours
1 day college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course
2 days 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
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
What next?
Working and learning in the horticulture and landscape industries is rewarding, offers a diverse range of employment and further training opportunities
Training Outcome:
Full time positions available
Employer Description:We are looking for creative individuals to join our well established and dynamic team, working under supervision and learning all aspects of landscaping. 4thD will create a suitable program for your needs (based on your current skills and experience) where you will receive on-the-job training, college training and off-site specific skill training as necessary.
You must:
• Be able to demonstrate a keen interest in landscaping and/or horticulture
• be hard working, self-motivated, ambitious and willing to learn
• enjoy manual work
• be keen to work outdoors
• have a creative mind and pay attention to detail
• possess good organisational skills
• be able to work individually and in a team
• be flexible in working hours (longer days in summer/shorter in winter)
• Driving licence would be advantageousWorking Hours :Working hours between 7.30am and 5.30pm. Days to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Flexible working hours....Read more...
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Maintain all Town Council grounds and open spaces
Keep open spaces clear of litter
Maintain and repair of picnic tables, fences and benches
Horticulture activities as required, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, path clearance, tree pruning, borders, flower beds and hanging baskets
Check and maintain play equipment; making repairs where possible or reporting defects to the Team Leader or Manager
Carry out tree work and woodland management as directed
Carry out work relating to memorial garden and cemetery interments
Work in accordance with the Town Council’s Health & Safety policies and other policies and legislation/guidelines
With the direction of the Manager or Team Leader maintain all vehicles and machinery in good working condition
Advise members of the public of responsibilities in respect of associated regulations and orders regarding park management and maintenance
Ensure that a quality service is delivered at all times
Undertake all required training
Training:Training will take place in both the workplace and at East Durham College's Hopughall Campus in Durham one day per week.Training Outcome:Progression onto higher Horticulture qualifications and further industry applicable tickets.Employer Description:Spennymoor Town Council delivers and funds many services, facilities and events for residents of Spennymoor, and is dedicated to enhancing the social and environmental practices within the community through effective management of local services and assetsWorking Hours :Monday to Friday between 8.45am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Maintain all Town Council grounds and open spaces
Grass cutting, hedge trimming, path clearance, tree pruning, borders, flower beds and hanging baskets
Keep open spaces clear of litter
Maintain and repair of picnic benches, fences and benches
Horticulture activities as required, such as Grass cutting, hedge trimming, path clearance, tree pruning, borders, flower beds and hanging baskets
Check and maintain play equipment; making repairs where possible or reporting defects to the Senior Groundsperson
Carry out tree work and woodland management as directed
Carry out work relating to memorial gardens interments
Work in accordance with the Town Council’s Health & Safety Policies and other policies and legislation/guidelines
With the direction of the Senior Groundsperson maintain all vehicles and machinery in good working condition
Advise members of the public of responsibilities in respect of associated regulations and orders regarding park management and maintenance
Ensure that a quality service is delivered at all times
Undertake all required training
Training:You will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture 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 Cornwall College Rosewarne on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.Training Outcome:A full-time role will be offered to the right candidate on completion of a successful apprenticeship.
You may wish to progress on to a higher level apprenticeship.Employer Description:Wadebridge Town Council serves the vibrant market town of Wadebridge, located on the banks of the Camel River in Cornwall, England. With a population of approximately 8,272, the town is known for its rich history and picturesque surroundings. The council is dedicated to enhancing the social and environmental practices within the community through effective management of local services and assets.Working Hours :Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 3.15pm (during winter) 4.15pm (during summer).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
You will learn on the ground, paired with one of our existing team leaders
Cut grass
Edging and maintaining beds
Pruning
Leaf blowing
Strimming
Hedge trimming
Planting
Tidying up for other operatives
Training:The training will take place at BCA, which is apart of The Windsor Forest Colleges Group.
L2 Horticulture or landscape construction operative Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:We last ran an apprenticeship with BCA starting in 2019. That candidate remains with us today and from next year will be running his own maintenance team! Employer Description:Oaklands is a high-end garden maintenance company. We do not advertise and carefully pick the gardens we work in. We are Employee-Owned.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Be prepared for year-round outdoor working, early starts, long days and hard work in all weathers!Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Well presented,Speak English clearly....Read more...
Job Description
Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Casual Support Assistant with Bury Council
Bury Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work up to 37 hours per week.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Bury's BEST Service is looking for enthusiastic Casual Support Assistants to join their dynamic team. If you have a heart for supporting individuals in achieving their full potential, this is the role for you!
About the Role:
As a Casual Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with young people and adults, helping them develop essential life skills, achieve greater independence, and prepare for paid employment in the future.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting individuals one-to-one or in small groups.
Assisting in work-based environments such as community cafés, bowling greens, or horticulture settings.
Empowering individuals to enhance their work-life skills and explore new opportunities.
This is a hands-on, rewarding role where you’ll see the impact of your support in real time.
What We’re Looking For:
A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine desire to support others.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexibility to work in varied environments, including outdoor settings.
Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Work with a supportive and dedicated team.
Gain valuable experience in supported employment services.
APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk
Why Service Care Solutions?
A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
We operate 3 payrolls per week
Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
Refer a friend Bonus of £250
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Yotes Court Garden was redesigned and recreated in 2012 by gold medal garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith. The garden is maintained by a team of four staff, managed by the head gardener, to a very high horticultural standard.
We have a wide variety of areas, such as a wildflower meadow, formal beds, ornamental woodland garden, lawns, topiary, vegetable and cut-flowers gardens. The successful applicant will be involved in all tasks involved in. The maintenance of a private estate and guided by the head gardener to achieve their full potential. This position is a great start to a career in horticulture and would suit a keen individual with an interest in plants, nature and working outdoors.
Applications will be considered as they arrive. We may ask candidates for an interview and if successful, for a work day with the team.Training:You will be studing at Hadlow College one day a week.Training Outcome:With a completed LVL2 apprenticeship and the varied experience from this workplace, the candidate will have a solid basis to advance their career to higher level gardening positions, if available on site or in gardens elsewhere.Employer Description:A magnificent Manor House, Vineyard and Cellar Door, transformed with care from a tired house with an overgrown garden and fruit farm in need of investment.
“You need to recognise you can’t do everything yourself. You must seek out and employ the best people with the appropriate skills, trust them, support them, and give them the space to excel.”
This philosophy underpins everything that Yotes Court owner Susannah Ricci has done, from the restoration of the property, the re-landscaping of the grounds, the training of her racehorses, the cultivation of the vines and the making of Yotes Court wines. She has sought out the most skilled people in their fields to transform this corner of Kent from a tired house with an overgrown garden and a fruit farm in need of investment into the magnificent Manor House, Vineyard and Cellar Door it is today.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 8am to 4pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Enthusiastic,Approachable....Read more...
Position: Junior Project Manager / Project Co-Ordinator Location: Dublin 15 Salary: Neg DOE
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator with an interest in contract administration, landscaping, construction and related disciplines. Role progression and development can be facilitated for strong performing candidates.Responsibilities
To purchase all materials from suppliers for the projects.
Documentation management concerning landscape drawings, bills of quantities, site sign off dockets.
Client communication throughout the project in relation to scheduling and scope of works to meet the project Programme of Works
Have commercial awareness/eye for detail and undertake commercial responsibilities in creating quotations and communication of same to customers
Health and Safety documentation for each project, issuing and collecting of same from both operative side and client-side requirements.
Meetings- to attend wide range of meetings with contracts mangers, customers, staff etc. and keep minutes when required.
General administration duties including copying, scanning, printing, hard and soft copy filing, postage, couriers, document control, archiving, formatting documents, maintenance of standard documents and templates, upkeep of commercial library, compiling reports and submissions, meeting minutes.
Consider and promote areas for improvement and efficiency within the role remit, the wider Commercial Department and Project administration generally.
Requirements
Direct knowledge of horticulture is required for this role.
Ability to prioritize workload and co-ordinate a number of projects at the same time. To work on own initiative and be willing to work in a team
Strong communication skills and the ability to build a relationship with clients
Excellent written, strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good relationship management skills to work with our Project Teams
Experience of some contract administration is an advantage
Good knowledge or MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Some experience in a similar role an advantage.
Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Hybrid working (2days WFH) after successful completion of probationary period. Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visas or sponsorship's already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in Ireland. Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered. If the position above is of interest to you and you would like to know more, please call Sue today on 059 915 8972 in complete confidence. SOB....Read more...
To help with maintenance of flower beds/rose beds, shrubs, herbaceous borders and sports pitches
To help maintain the cleanliness of parks and open spaces
Assist with horticultural duties and general grounds maintenance work
Confident to interact with people of all ages and abilities
Communicate openly, engaging with visitors of all ages when they are visiting the borough’s parks & open spaces to ensure the best service is being offered
Undertake the use, maintenance, cleaning and storage of hand and small powered tools and light plant, such as mowers, strimmers and leaf blowers etc
Assist with external cleaning duties – such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins, etc
Assist with the internal cleaning duties of buildings – such as toilets etc
Support the preparation and operation of special events and activities
Assist in the loading and unloading of vehicles
Training: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 Workplace Professionalism and Equality & Diversity.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 :Between 7am and 3pm - Monday to Friday.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,Follow instructions,Wear PPE,Adhere to Health & Safety,Adapt to weather conditions,Work outdoors,Trustworthy & reliable,Work independently....Read more...
