Horticulture Apprentice

For this position, we require a well-presented, hardworking and dedicated person who is enthusiastic about developing their skills and knowledge and who can work in a team to create and manage high-end gardens. Core operative duties are to support the delivery of high-quality workmanship covering all aspects of landscaping, groundworks and garden management. Clearing, weeding, blowing, mowing, strimming, edging, tidying, mixing, digging, rotavating, planting, mulching, paving and other related tasks. Following instruction from your line manager, team leader/foreman and garden designer. Paying special attention to the working environment, keeping the site tidy, supplies stored correctly and ensuring the site is kept safe – no spills, obstacles, trip hazards etc. Dealing promptly with issues arising and escalating them immediately to your line manager. To comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Training Outcome:

There will be the opportunity to work towards a permanent role within our team either in Horticulture or Landscaping. This may entail further learning and development such as RHS qualifications or City & Guilds following completion of the apprentice course.

Employer Description:

Landcraft Landscape & Design Ltd is a Landscaping and Horticultural business which has been operating for 10 years.  We are situated near Farnham with gardens and projects located throughout the South.  We are an award winning team having gained gold medal success at RHS Chelsea.  We undertake work including, garden construction, hard landscaping, soft landscaping, garden aftercare and garden maintenance.  Our work predominantly is within high-end domestic settings.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (not including travel). Lunch break – 30 minutes. This position will be a mobile role – Our gardens are located in Surrey, Berkshire, W Sussex, London and Oxfordshire.

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,customer confidentiality,Well presented