Horticulture and Garden Maintenance Apprentice

You will be working with a skilled team assisiting with horticulture and garden maintenence work will include:

·         Lawn cutting

·         Hoeing /weeding

·         Blowing and collecting cuttings and debris

·         Pruning shrubs and perennials

·         Trimming hedges

·         Watering

·         General maintenance duties

·         Working within the team  - ensuring the van is clean and tidy

Training:

Training will be conducted online with the training provider.

The training is half a day a week. 

Training Outcome:

Potential to progress through the Company into various roles including maintance gardener and maintenance team leader.

Employer Description:
James Bird Landscapes is one of the North of England’s most experienced award winning, garden design and landscape practices. We bring our design-led approach, 30+ years’ experience and a can-do attitude to every project and pride ourselves on our expertise, professionalism, and signature superior finish. Over the years we have been delighted to receive a number of prestigious national awards from the RHS, BALI, APL, and the Daily Express.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 17:00 (16:00 finish in winter) Friday 07:30 to 16:00

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness,Polite,Good time keeping,Willingness to learn