Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship Level 2 MASHFORD GARDENING & GENERAL MAINTENACE LTD
Mashfords have been maintaining gardens large and small for over 25 years. We currently look after in excess of 100. Gardening and Landscaping.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 20 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
2 Years
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Possible start date
25 Apr 2023
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Date posted
27 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000138438
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Apprentice Gardener and Landscaper.
This is a great opportunity to achieve a qualification in horticulture, while gaining practical skills and experience alongside another horticulturist. Do you have the passion to work outdoors with manual skills that you feel can be of benefit to a long established family business.
DUTIES:
- Carry out all general maintenance tasks
- Practice safe systems of work
- Ensure all tools are stored correctly
- Contribute fully to team working
- Undertake all aspects of garden maintenance, landscaping and commercial grounds maintenance
- Have the desire to learn and become an asset to the company and themselves
- You will also be required to complete the following: planting, plant growth and development, care for plants correctly in different environments
PAY and BENEFITS
- Starting pay of national minimum apprentice wage, paid monthly in arrears.
- Statutory holiday pay. Currently 28 days pro-rata.
- Statutory sick pay
- Assistance with fares for college.
- PPE provided while training
- Periodic performance and pay reviews
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
TRAINING - Day release:
- Full Level 2 Horticultural apprenticeship
- Level 2 Horticultural Qualification
- Functional skill if applicable
- First aid qualification
TRAINING - On job:
- Safe use of gardening and other hand tools
- Safe use of petrol powered gardening machinery (subject to age)
- Identification and care of plants, shrubs, when and where to plant them
- Safe working practices related to the above
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. The opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship / training.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
MASHFORD GARDENING & GENERAL MAINTENACE LTD
Address
31 Hazel Close
Benfleet
SS7 2EP
Training
Training provider
CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 20 Apr 2023