Horticulture Grounds Maintenance Apprentice THAMES VALLEY LANDSCAPES LIMITED
We are offering an opportunity to join our busy, friendly team as a horticulture grounds maintenance apprentice, based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. We will support you in learning a range of skills such as mowing (push and ride-on), hedge trimming, pruning and tree care, as you complete your Horticulture Level 2 apprenticeship.
Closing date: 31 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,200.00
There is an annual appraisal which may include a pay increase depending on performance.
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Working week
Monday to Friday, 7:30am until 4:45pm (this includes 2 half hour unpaid breaks).
Total hours per week: 41
(the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
01 Nov 2023
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Date posted
13 Jul 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000182357
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
You will be working in a team of 2 or 3 at local sites in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining plants, hedges and trees at customer sites
such as hotel grounds, schools and marinas - General maintenance such as mowing, hedge cutting,
planting, pruning and strimming etc - Use of ride-on mowers after full training
- Weed control and litter clearing
- Working hard to ensure all contracted grounds are at a
high standard
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths & English (unless exempt)
- PA2 - Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
- Weekly day release into Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
- An assessor will visit you in the workplace every 12 weeks
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There is the possibility of a full-time position upon completing your
apprenticeship. For further progression within the company, we have team leader and contracts manager positions.
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
THAMES VALLEY LANDSCAPES LIMITED
http://www.thamesvalleylandscapes.co.uk/
Address
12 IN THE RAY
MAIDENHEAD
SL6 8DH
Contact
Claire Reid
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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