Apprentice Garden Technician

The company are currently seeking a hardworking, team-oriented and dedicated individual to join their small team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and outdoor spaces. The varied role will involve caring for plants, maintaining garden aesthetics, ensuring the overall health of the client’s gardens, whilst also working on soft and hard landscaping projects.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

Maintaining landscapes, including plants, trees, borders, lawns and hedges, as well as maintaining other garden elements such as patio jet-washing and general tidying tasks such as leaf clearance. Using power tools and hand tools safely to create and maintain landscapes, for tasks such as planting, pruning, mowing, weeding and debris clearance. Soft and hard landscaping projects, such as turf laying, planting, border installations and patio laying. Working as part of a team to complete projects on time and to a high standard. The candidate must show willingness and flexibility to carry out a wide variety of tasks, which may not be listed above, in order to meet the demands of the customer and the company.

 

Training Outcome:
Further education and/or training (to be discussed with company). Gardening and landscaping roles.

Employer Description:
Lazy Days Gardening Services are a specialist gardening and landscaping company based in Derbyshire, committed to maintaining and creating gardens to be proud of. Company Directors, Jack and Laura, are dedicated to delivering the highest level of professional services and developing long-lasting relationships with every customer. Passion for the outdoors means they provide outstanding services and always deliver the best results with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, consistently receiving 5-star customer reviews. The company believes in fostering a trusted relationship with all customers. The company holds the following trade qualifications: • LANTRA Site Survey, Set-Out and Preparation (learner ID 1056660) • LANTRA Natural Stone Paving (learner ID 1056660) • Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1 and PA6A) (certificate no. 816091) • Registered waste carrier license (registration no. CBDL397079) • RHS level 2 certificate in practical horticulture (pending exam results) They are also a registered member of Derbyshire County Council’s Trusted Trader Scheme. Whether customers are looking for garden maintenance services or a complete garden transformation, the company ethos is centred around listening to what customers truly want. The company works with their customers to bring their garden ideas to life, whilst providing professional recommendations and advice to ensure we achieve customer requirements and more.

Working Hours :
Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Additional hours may be required to be worked to complete a job on time. Max 40 hours a week with overtime. 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Strong work ethic,Dedication,Willingness to learn,Excellent physical stamina,Enthusiasm,Positive mental attitude,Time management