Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Gavin Jones Landscape Limited

Nurture Landscapes specialises in grounds maintenance, winter gritting and interior and exterior plant display services, mainly to the corporate sector. Gavin Jones provide landscape construction services to a wide variety of clients across the UK, working alongside landscape architects, designers and main contractors.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Mon – Fri 6.30am start – 3pm finish Lunch break 30 mins unpaid

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137752

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working for a national Commercial Builders
  • Learn all skills necessary to become a qualified landscaper
  • Soil management
  • Preparation shrub
  • Planting tree
  • Planting turfing tools
  • equipment selection planning
  • setting out schemes
  • working as part of a busy fast paced team

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

Full Horticulture and Landscape Operative Level 2 Standard

Day release to college is required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-3 or A-D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-3 or A-D) Essential

Things to consider

The roles are based in Durham but the successful applicant would need to travel to Kirkley Hall in Ponteland 1 day per week for college attendance. The roles are working outdoors in all weathers.

About the employer

Gavin Jones provide landscape construction services to a wide variety of clients across the UK, working alongside landscape architects, designers and main contractors. They also provide grounds maintenance services to military sites, public open spaces and royal parks and palaces, and are proud holders of the Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen.

Employer

Gavin Jones Landscape Limited

Address

Unit 4

Esh Winning Industrial Estate

Esh Winning

DH7 9PT

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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