Horticulture Apprentice K HILL & PARTNERS LTD

K Hill & Partners Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their passionate and friendly team as a Horticulture Apprentice. You will gain valuable experience and knowledge along with an insight into the industry. You will as part of your position maintenance grassland using various mowers.

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Closing date: 05 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,440.00

    Annual salary review. Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156124

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are looking for apprentices to work with our soft landscaping, planting and grounds maintenance teams.

You will be involved in various aspects of our work including:

  • Garden and grounds planting
  • Landscaping
  • Strimming for vegetation clearance
  • Hedge trimming and laying

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

  • You will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard
  • This will include Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work and Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
  • You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship Advisor
  • You will be required to attend Duchy College Rosewarne on a day release basis as part of the apprenticeship training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be ideally placed to pursue your career in the horticultural industry in a 'hands on' role or, with further experience, progress to a supervisory post

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential

Things to consider

Teams are based mainly in Newquay and mid Cornwall. Lifts to site with other employees are available from various areas such as Redruth and Bodmin.

About the employer

Commercial landscaping, grassland maintenance, tree surgery and woodland management. We have ongoing contracts with national organisations and regularly work for councils, property developers, landscape architects and estate managers. Work location and type varies day to day, providing a wide range of opportunities. Our services include: - Woodland/forestry maintenance, Forestry Management, Highway Maintenance, Site Clearance, Tree Surgery, Grassland Maintenance, Soft Landscaping, Noxious Weed Control, Tree and Shrub Planting, Wildflower Seeding and Cutting.

Employer

K HILL & PARTNERS LTD

Address

PRIMROSE COTTAGE

WARLEGGAN

MOUNT

PL30 4HB

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Contact

Abbie

01209616422

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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