Horticulture Apprentice GEORGE ELLIOTT LANDSCAPE SERVICES LTD

We are looking for an enthusiastic Horticulture Apprentice to help our company complete work around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. You will be working in residential and commercial properties as part of this apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 09 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    04 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000154152

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be:

  • Tending to flowerbeds and borders.
  • Hedge cutting.
  • Learning how to do general garden maintenance.
  • Taught the correct health and safety for your position.
  • Dealing with a wide range of customers.
  • Learning about plants that you will deal with, such as the plant development and the different kinds of plants commonly dealt with.
  • Cultivating different soils.
  • Planting flowers, trees and bushes. 

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

Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship – Standard. The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you could be taken on into full-time employment within the company. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

If you cannot drive, please make sure that you will be able to get to the place of work. If you are within a short distance of Oakwood, the employer would be willing to arrange to pick you up or sort out transport. If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (chloe.purcell@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.

About the employer

George Elliott Landscape Services was established in 1974. Over the years we have built a business working in both large and small gardens from domestic to stately homes around the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area.

Employer

GEORGE ELLIOTT LANDSCAPE SERVICES LTD

Address

3 LINDFORD CLOSE

OAKWOOD

DERBY

DE21 4TA

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Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

Chloe Purcell

chloe.purcell@derby-college.ac.uk

07792042916

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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