Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Apprenticeship MARK WALKER ( GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) LTD
Looking to start or further a career in Horticulture? Mark Walker are seeking a highly motivated apprentice to join our team of gardeners and landscapers. Enjoy working outside in all seasons where no day is the same. Gain the skills and knowledge in horticulture. Tasks are grass cutting & turf maintenance to shrub border pruning and planting.
Closing date: 03 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,668.80
2 x 15 minutes unpaid tea breaks 1 x 30 minutes unpaid lunch break Rewards and Recognition Scheme (Amazon Vouchers) Salary paid on 28th of each month based on a number of days/hours worked.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday 07:00-16:30
Total hours per week: 42.5
(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
08 Apr 2024
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Date posted
12 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000198078
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
You will be caring for a variety of sites in the local area, travelling from our main depot in Welwyn Garden City in a commercial vehicle to maintain properties that range from NHS sites to prestigious commercial offices. Using commercial petrol and electric grounds maintenance machinery, your duties will include:
- Grass cutting
- Strimming
- Leaf clearance
- General maintenance to shrub beds
- Soft landscaping
- Hard landscape repairs
- White line marking
- Hedge cutting
- Winter gritting and snow clearance
Our maintenance jobs recorded using an app on a Company smartphone which is used to provide evidence of our visit and of your workmanship.
You will return to our depot at the end of the day to dispose of green waste, return tools, tidy the works vehicle and report defective tools or issues on site.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
After completing your apprenticeship, you would have been trained in:
- First Aid at Work
- Pesticides Spraying PA1
- Pesticides Spraying PA6
- Certificate in completing the Horticulture Level 2 apprenticeship
You will be caring for a variety of sites in the local area of Welwyn Garden City.
The training at college will be one day a week at the Enfield Campus.
Functional skills in maths and English (if required).
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
All previous apprentices who have successfully completed their course and met performance standards have been offered a permanent role.
Once a permanent member of staff they will be offered the same level of training offered to other members of the workforce such as First Aid, ROLO, Lantra, PA1, PA6 herbicide license, and internal and external training as required.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
MARK WALKER ( GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) LTD
http://www.markwalkergm.co.uk/
Address
5 SWALLOW END
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
AL7 1JA
Training
Training provider
CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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