Apprentice Maintenance Operative CREATIVE LANDSCAPE COMPANY LTD
An opportunity has arisen for an apprentice garden maintenance and planting operative to join our team. The successful candidate will work with our maintenance teams learning all aspects of garden maintenance and planting. Duties include grass cutting, soil cultivation, pruning and hedge trimming.
Closing date: 31 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,416.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 07.00 - 16.00
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
01 Nov 2023
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Date posted
25 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000167834
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
To help maintain our clients’ private gardens to a high standard. We enjoy what we do and want the future apprentice to enjoy this industry too as well learn from us. We are willing to teach our skills and want someone who is willing to learn.
Duties to include:
- Visiting grounds and gardens to carry out horticultural tasks
- Weeding
- Machinery Maintenance
- Selecting and using tools and equipment consistent with risk asessments
- Operate Machinery
- Client/Customer care/Communication
- Selecting and wearing appropriate footwear and clothing
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues
- Any other duties as required to achieve the expected standard
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship Standard
- Weekly day release into Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English if required
- Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Possibility of a full-time post, upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
CREATIVE LANDSCAPE COMPANY LTD
http://www.creative-landscape.co.uk/
Address
Creative Landscape Company Ltd
The Big Plant Nursery
Wargrave Road
RG10 9PN
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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