Apprentice Gardener
Work alongside experienced team leaders and gardeners
Receive training on grounds maintenance machinery
Learn grass cutting, strimming, and hedge cutting
Develop tree and plant identification skills
Assist with bed and border maintenance
Carry out seasonal tasks including leaf clearance and winter preparation
Learn pruning and a wide range of horticultural skills
Training:
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2
Once per fortnight at BCA College
Training Outcome:
Full-time job othered at the end of the apprenticeship and level 3 qualification if wanted.
Employer Description:
We are a Grounds Maintenance company that has three sections to it. First is the Grounds Maintenance, second is a tree surgery department and the third is Japanese Knotweed Control that has been running for 20 years.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (might include weekends).
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness