Horticulture/Landscape Operative Apprenticeship WESTACOTT GARDENS LIMITED

Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and certified Landscaping company. Working on creative landscaping projects both soft and hard across Essex. A great chance to forge a career in the landscaping industry. Dealing with general labouring and assisting the team leader in landscaping tasks.

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Closing date: 20 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,400.00

    £60 per day

  • Working week

    8am - 4.30pm, working days TBC

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 May 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000131076

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Maintaining a tidy and organised work site. General labouring and assisting the team leader in landscaping tasks.

  • Operating a cement mixer
  • Moving materials on site
  • Helping offload deliveries
  • Ensuring tool are kept clean and organised

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

  •  Level 2 Horticulture Landscape Apprenticeship
  • Working outdoors in all weather
  • Candidates will need to be able to get themselves to sites within Essex

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Offer of full-time employment within the company as a skilled landscaper after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Physical fitness, creative skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2 or E) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2 or E) Essential

Things to consider

Working outdoors in all weather. Manual handling, very physical. Candidates will need to be able to get themselves to sites within Essex.

About the employer

Garden design and Landscaping

Employer

WESTACOTT GARDENS LIMITED

Address

10 Rignals Lane

Chelmsford

Various sites across Essex

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Training

Training provider

WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Contact

apprenticeships@writtle.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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