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Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship THE GARDEN COMPANY LTD

We have an exciting opportunity for a Gardening member (Apprentice) to join a small team carrying out gardening and grounds maintenance duties at various sites. If you enjoy being part of a team and learning from an experienced work colleague. This could be the apprenticeship for you.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

    annual salary £16-19.5k per annum (depending on experience)

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 07:30 to 16:00.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000053450

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Key responsibilities include:

  • Grass cutting and mowing to all forms of grass and lawn areas, flower beds and shrubberies.
  • Tree surgery, hedge cutting, grounds maintenance, line marking, nature conservation and weed control.
  • Gritting and snow clearance, maintenance and inspections and much more.
  • We work with a range of outside spaces to ensure that they are properly maintained and fulfil their role for visitors and customers.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

As part of the Horticulture Landscape Training at the end of your apprenticeship you will be fully trained in Emergency First Aid at Work, Pesticides and Maths and English Level 2.  Your training with the employer will be carried out with experienced colleagues in Hertfordshire, North London and surrounding areas.   The one day release training will be held at Capel Manor College in Enfield.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once the apprenticeship has finished our Company will give each apprentice the opportunity to grow within the business, our vision is to grow our own qualified staff, and the apprenticeship scheme is one method of achieving this goal.  

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, To use own initiative, Keen to Learn, Able to get on with people, Punctual, Reliable, Enthusiasm to Learn, Team Player, Responsible, Good Time Keeping, Presentable

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or Equivalent or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or Equivalent or above) Desired

Things to consider

The applying candidate must consider that the role is physically demanding and requires outdoor working in all weathers. Other aspects of the work include early starts. This role will require a full driving license.

About the employer

The Garden Company is an award winning, BALI-registered garden design, build and gardening company based in Chipperfield, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. founded in 1991, we design, build and take care of gardens throughout South East England, and have won multiple national awards. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining traditional and contemporary timeless gardens and landscapes that exceed our client's expectations. We employ around 20 people full time and currently maintain over 50 gardens, residential and commercial.

Employer

THE GARDEN COMPANY LTD

Address

CHIPPERFIELD HOME & GARDEN CENTRE

TOWER HILL

CHIPPERFIELD

WD4 9LH

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Training

Training provider

CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

Contact

Helen Scott

helen@thegardenco.co.uk

07776 172141

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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