Apprentice Gardener Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Apprentice Gardener will assist in the care, maintenance and development of turf and horticultural features within cemeteries and memorial, under guidance from the Head Gardener. Duties include turf culture, pruning, soil management, planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,972.00
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Working week
Summer Hours Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 12:30 and Friday, 13:30 - 17: 00 and 08:00 - 12:30 and 13:00 - 16:00 Winter Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 12:30
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
29 Oct 2023
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Date posted
11 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000197642
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Undertakes practical horticultural maintenance, renovation work and caretaking duties. This includes turf care, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning
- Responsible for the safe operation, care, day to day maintenance of work equipment to a manufacturers guidance and reporting any issues to their Line Manager
- Familiar with and competent in undertaking several routine administrative duties, including the use of IT and smart phones
- Actively engages and work with other teams in the Region to deliver consistent standards across UKNA
- Acts as a representation of the Commission at all times, including at CWGC held events at the cemetery
- Providing advice and other information to Cemetery Visitors/members of the public, helping them locate war graves
- Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the role
- Contributes to UKNA projects, tasks and working groups, as required
- Required to complete all training of the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills if required
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, the candidate is welcome to apply to open vacancies within the organisation
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Address
Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Dawney Hill, Pirbright
Woking
GU24 0JB
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: 22 Oct 2023