Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Apprenticeship

Edenhall Estate

Penrith Cumbria (CA11 8ST)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 16 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 December 2025

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Summary

This apprenticeship offers a role in creating and maintaining Edenhall’s outdoor spaces. You’ll gain practical experience in site preparation, planting schemes, and landscape design, working with a range of garden materials. You’ll help care for gardens, woodlands, car parks, footpaths, and communal areas across the estate.

• Wage:

  £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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  Paid by BACS transfer, on the 20th of each month.

• Training course: Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Half hour for lunch.

  38 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 23 February 2026

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Assisting the Estate manager with the preparation of maintenance schedules
• Maintaining the owner’s house and immediate grounds to the highest standard, undertaking of maintenance work across all properties on the estate including multiple self-catering properties and the activities centre, fishing hut and grounds
• Ensuring that outside areas across the estate including gardens, car parks, footpaths are maintained to the highest standards
• Assisting in maintaining the estate’s grounds and woodland
• Learning to use and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely and effectively
• Supporting seasonal planting, pruning, and landscaping projects
• Helping prepare the estate grounds for weddings and events
• Taking initiative to spot and solve problems before they arise
• Working as part of a team while developing your own independence and confidence

Where you'll work

Edenhall Estate
Edenhall
Penrith Cumbria
CA11 8ST

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• (Core) Apply health and safety processes and procedures including risk assessments and or construction design management (CDM), manual handling, legislative requirements and organisational policies. Follow safe systems of work and safety information in line with employer requirements or site context (for example clearing their route before transporting materials).
• (Core) Apply environmental mitigation measures including storage and disposal of waste, for example sorting materials for recycling or composting, acting in compliance with legal requirements, organisational policies and pollution controls.
• (Core) Select, undertake a pre start check, set up, clean, store and safely operate tools, equipment and machinery (including pedestrian controlled and handheld) in line with current legislation and business policies.
• (Core) Communicate with technical (for example supervisors or managers) and non-technical audiences (for example clients or the public) using language appropriate to the audience.
• (Core) Identify plants commonly grown in the UK by scientific names including genus species and or cultivar.
• (Core) Maintain the correct phytosanitary and bio-security procedures for the site, in accordance with legal requirements.
• (Core) Identify and report symptoms and or signs of commonly found UK plant pests, pathogens and disorders.
• (Core) Maintain plant health for example providing for basic needs such as water, nutrition (either organic or inorganic), light.
• (Core) Cultivate, improve and preserve soils by mechanical methods and or by hand including amelioration and mulching (these might be imported or natural).
• (Core) Clear unwanted vegetation, selecting techniques to be used (for example weeding).
• (Core) Remove unwanted or damaged growth from plants using a pruning cut.
• (Core) Plant shrubs and a tree using a simple tree pit.
• (Core) Install turf for situation.
• (Core) Mow turf using pedestrian controlled powered driven mower.
• (Core) Maintain or protect hard surfaces, features or structures for example painting, re-gravelling, removing weeds from paving, drain clearance, cleaning.
• (Core) Use digital tools and techniques for research, collaboration, continuous professional development and resolution of problems.
• (Landscape construction) Measure and set out an uncomplicated site in preparation for landscape construction activities.
• (Landscape construction) Use free hand cutting and or bench cutting of hard landscape materials using abrasive wheels.
• (Landscape construction) Repair constructed landscape features (simple and noncomplex) for example re-grouting, re-sanding, damaged fencing.
• (Landscape construction) Construct paved feature for example path, patio or shed base. Including setting levels, sub bases, laying bases, finishing.
• (Landscape construction) Construct vertical landscape features including fences, ornamental vertical features, and walls.
• (Landscape construction) Install drainage in landscaping.
• (Landscape construction) Construct horizontal landscape features (excluding paving).
• (Horticulture) Propagate plants by cuttings and seed sowing (this might be indoors or outdoors). Including selection of suitable growing media and or soil.
• (Horticulture) Provide aftercare to recently installed turf and maintain established turf or species rich meadows including irrigation, maintenance, monitoring health and protection from use.
• (Horticulture) Identify if plants are suitable to site, purpose and aesthetics.
• (Horticulture) Maintain soft landscapes for example - staking or support, division, seasonal clearance, and re-planting.
• (Horticulture) Monitor and control plant pests, pathogens, and disorders using basic control methods (including application of chemicals or organic equivalents).
• (Horticulture) Plant herbaceous and seasonal planting (for example bedding, herbs or bulbs).
• (Horticulture) Prune plants to achieve healthy growth and form (including natural habit and formal or trained form).
• (Core) Apply health and safety processes and procedures including risk assessments and or construction design management (CDM), manual handling, legislative requirements and organisational policies. Follow safe systems of work and safety information in line with employer requirements or site context (for example clearing their route before transporting materials).
• (Core) Apply environmental mitigation measures including storage and disposal of waste, for example sorting materials for recycling or composting, acting in compliance with legal requirements, organisational policies and pollution controls.
• (Core) Select, undertake a pre start check, set up, clean, store and safely operate tools, equipment and machinery (including pedestrian controlled and handheld) in line with current legislation and business policies.
• (Core) Communicate with technical (for example supervisors or managers) and non-technical audiences (for example clients or the public) using language appropriate to the audience.
• (Core) Identify plants commonly grown in the UK by scientific names including genus species and or cultivar.
• (Core) Maintain the correct phytosanitary and bio-security procedures for the site, in accordance with legal requirements.
• (Core) Identify and report symptoms and or signs of commonly found UK plant pests, pathogens and disorders.
• (Core) Maintain plant health for example providing for basic needs such as water, nutrition (either organic or inorganic), light.
• (Core) Cultivate, improve and preserve soils by mechanical methods and or by hand including amelioration and mulching (these might be imported or natural).
• (Core) Clear unwanted vegetation, selecting techniques to be used (for example weeding).
• (Core) Remove unwanted or damaged growth from plants using a pruning cut.
• (Core) Plant shrubs and a tree using a simple tree pit.
• (Core) Install turf for situation.
• (Core) Mow turf using pedestrian controlled powered driven mower.
• (Core) Maintain or protect hard surfaces, features or structures for example painting, re-gravelling, removing weeds from paving, drain clearance, cleaning.
• (Core) Use digital tools and techniques for research, collaboration, continuous professional development and resolution of problems.

Training schedule

Training will be delivered by Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative Apprenticeship qualification.

Delivery is work-based using blended learning technologies on the employer’s premises. There is an expectation that 20% of the working week will be off the job training, which is a legal requirement. The apprentice will also need to attend college courses to complete the required additional qualifications.

More training information

The following qualifications are also included in the apprenticeship:

• Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work
• Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides

The end point assessment will contain 3 components:

• Online Knowledge Test
• Synoptic Practical Assessment
• Professional Discussion

There will be 2 levels of achievement: Pass & Distinction.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 2 others subjects (grade 2-9/E-A*)
• English (grade 2-9/E-A*)
• Maths (grade 2-9/E-A*)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Determined individual
• Highly driven
• Enjoys the outdoors
• Committed
• Works at pace
• Confident
• Shares ideas and improvements
• Embodies estate's key values
• Enthusiasm
• Takes on responsibility
• Reliability
• Energy and positive attitude
• Interest in horticulture
• Willingness to learn new skill

Other requirements

Edenhall is a 10-minute drive from Penrith train station, and junction 40 off the M6. There is also a bus stop in Edenhall village, with services to other local villages, Carlisle and Penrith.

You will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

To ensure your application has the best chance of being considered for the vacancy you must provide information on all qualifications undertaken stating highest grades achieved in every subject, paying particular attention to maths and English. Along with this you need to state any previous work experience. 

About this employer

Edenhall Estate is a cherished family estate that has been lovingly passed down through four generations of the Holden-Hindley family. Edenhall is one of a kind, not only for its unique history but also for its remarkable setting deep in the heart of the beautiful Eden Valley. Framed by the Rivers Eden and Eamont whose waters meet on the Estate, and bordered by both the iconic Lake District and the Pennine Fells, Edenhall Estate stands as a testament to centuries of heritage, culture, and the enduring beauty of the English countryside. At its heart, Edenhall remains a working estate, where farming and nature continue to thrive. Yet, in keeping with our vision for the future, we’ve expanded our reach to share Edenhall’s magic with others. This includes lovingly restored holiday homes, cottages and cabins, elegant wedding venues, and curated event packages for private and corporate gatherings.

http://edenhallestate.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Discount on property bookings, workplace pension if eligible, eye test contribution if eligible.

After this apprenticeship

The chance to grow into a valued long-term member of the Edenhall Estate team. This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of something special. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the beauty of Edenhall Estate, ensuring couples and guests experience the magic of our grounds at their very best. If you’re motivated, proactive, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005595.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Friday 16 January 2026 at 11:59pm)