Apprentice Landscape Site Operative WEST LINDSEY LANDSCAPES LTD
We are offering the right candidate the opportunity to join an established, dynamic team delivering exceptional soft and hard landscaping schemes. The chance to gain work experience whilst securing a recognised qualification in the horticultural sector. Fully supported so the candidate can achieve their full potential.
Closing date: 01 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,560.00
Pay can be negotiable, for the right candidate.
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Working week
The working week is Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm plus travel time
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
05 Dec 2023
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Date posted
09 May 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000041468
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The position will be to undertake landscaping duties under supervision on various commercial contracts, to include, but not exculsively:
Topsoil preparation,
Turf laying,
Membrane laying,
Seed sowing,
Planting,
Mulch/Gravel Spreading,
Safely using power hand tools, such as rotavators, drilling augers, hedge cutters, mowers and strimmers.
To provide assistance with various elements of hard landscaping.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
A work based programme delivered by Riseholme College with weekly attendance and supported by ourselves, the duration of which is 15 - 24 months.
You will gain a qualification upon completion ::
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Horticulture: Landscaping, including Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Landscaping), Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work and Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
You will be expected to make necessary travel arrangements to attend college.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The company is growing at pace, and as such we are looking to build a successful team of qualified landscapers. We offer a successful and fulfilling career within West Lindsey Landscapes. As the teams grow, supervisory positions will become available for the right candiates.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
WEST LINDSEY LANDSCAPES LTD
http://www.westlindseylandscapes.com/
Address
Furrowlands
Manor Farm,
Newton-on-Trent,
LN1 2ZB
Contact
Kellie Gavin
Training
Training provider
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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