Horticulture Apprenticeship Level 2

Maintain a safe working environment at all times for self, colleagues and members of the public. Maintenance of public gardens and open spaces, including carrying out a range of horticultural and landscaping duties. Maintenance of grass and vegetation at a variety of locations, including highway verges, country parks, coast paths, sites and trails. Select and utilise the correct equipment and tools to carry out works efficiently. Understand and work within specific project specifications and contract expectations. Undertake horticultural and landscape works for a range of external clients. Propagation of plants and seeds Identify and monitor pests and diseases. Habitat creation, monitoring of biodiversity and encouraging further initiatives. Preserve and protect Cornwall’s natural habitat and biodiversity. Encourage sustainable innovations to support Cormac’s vision of carbon neutrality. Always be an Ambassador for Cormac and positively promote the Environment service and the wider organisation.

Training:

Training will take place at Duchy College, Roseware part of the Cornwall College Group.

This will be day release.

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate there is the opportunity for a fulltime permanent position.

Employer Description:
Cormac manages and maintains approximately 7500km of Cornwall’s and the South West highways as well as delivering major construction, civil engineering and highway schemes, providing environmental asset management, maintenance, design and construction services to public and private sector clients. We are part of the Corserv Group who are committed to growing the local economy and delivering high quality services and jobs for the benefit of the communities we serve.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 37 hours per week. Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative