Apprentice Gardener - REF: 5BSE02

Undertake all aspects of general garden maintenance and preparation (including propagation, digging, edging, hoeing, pruning, plant labelling etc.) Planting of new replacement bulbs, flowers, shrubs, hedges etc. Assist the Head of gardens and Grounds in the design and planting of new areas Hedge and tree pruning in accordance with TPO regulations.  Lawn maintenance and cultivation to the required standard  Operate machinery (including lawn mowers, ride on mowers, hedgecutters, strimmers etc.) in a safe manner in accordance with the University’s Health & Safety policy Maintain lawns, plants, trees etc, with the appropriate fertilizers, plant/tree food etc. in a safe manner in accordance with the University Health & Safety policies Assist with pest, disease and weed control via the application of herbicides, fungicides etc. according to Health and Safety regulations Assist the clearance of gardens and pathways of leaves Assist with the maintenance of sports pitches (grass and astro-turf) Report any risks and Health & Safety issues within the University grounds Complete the required training modules of the apprenticeship scheme

Training Outcome:

https://www.hope.ac.uk/aboutus/jobopportunities/currentvacancies/apprenticegardener/

Employer Description:
Liverpool Hope is a liberal arts inspired university with a unique ecumenical Christian foundation, which strives to provide a deep and well-rounded education of the whole person irrespective of faith, age, social class or ethnic origins or physical capacity. We are a real community with beautiful garden campuses which has striven for and, we believe, achieved that balance between research and teaching.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 6.00am - 2.00pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness