Apprentice Gardener

Apprentice Gardener Warwick, West Midlands, England

Private Estate
Full Time Warwick, West Midlands, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is looking to kickstart a lifelong career within horticulture and learn skills from a talented and experienced team!

We are looking for an apprentice Gardener to assist in all aspects of ground maintenance, located at a private estate set in beautiful historic grounds with an ornamental landscape.

In this role, you will be required to carry out all duties to the highest horticultural standard. We seek a self-motivated individual who can work unsupervised as well as part of the team. You would also be expected to attend a local college to complete an Apprenticeship/NVQ qualification inhorticulture.

Main duties include:

· Cultivation of vegetables and fruit

· Maintenance of topiary and hedges

· Pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers

· Upkeep of ornamental beds

· Glasshouse propagation

· Maintenance of lake

· Use of equipment and machinery

· General assistance with estate management

· Upkeep and development of woodland areas

You:

· A keen interest in gardening and grounds maintenance

· Must have a passion for plants

· Ability to undertake lifting and physical work

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to achieve Level 1 functional skills in Maths and English

· A willingness to learn and respond well to instruction

· Punctual, flexible and reliable

Apprenticeship Information

· L2 Horticulture/Landscape Operative apprenticeship

· Course Length 2 years

· Apprentices without level 2 English and maths must achieve level 1 and take the test for level 2 before taking the apprenticeship end-point assessment.

Other Qualifications you will gain:

· Emergency first aid: Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work

· Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Work Location: In person

Apprentice Gardener
Private Estate

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