Grounds Maintenance Apprenticeship

Typical horticultural duties will include grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, planting with additional opportunity within sports turf management, dependent on experience and/or interest.

Key Requirements:

Passionate about working in the outdoors and the work being carried out Driven, enthusiastic and self-motivated A strong team player with the ability to work with colleagues but also independently when required Experience with working with horticultural equipment Qualifications in Horticulture preferred Spraying Certificated – NPTC PA1 and PA6 preferred, but not essential and training can be provided A full, clean UK driving licence

Training:

The college training will take the form of masterclass delivery. There will be a series of masterclasses in blocks of 2 days at a time throughout the course.

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, there is the potential to offer a full-time job after the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
WeedWise was founded in 2000 by Agronomist, Will Pinnock, with a simple mission – deliver best in class Grounds Management solutions, coupled with excellent client care. From a deep understanding of Agronomy and land-based services, WeedWise has developed to become a leading Commercial Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management business in the Midlands. We’re family owned and operate a longstanding and incredibly effective team of operatives, that all share the same ethos as we do. We value our multi-sector client base and are proud to operate across a wide variety of sites throughout the UK.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm with overtime available in peak season, paid at x1.5 hours. Saturday hours every other week in peak season are also required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness