Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship Level 2

Summary

Start a career with a paid Horticulture Apprenticeship at Majestic Grounds Maintenance. Gain recognised industry qualifications, & work alongside experienced professionals maintaining gardens, green spaces & landscapes across London. This is a great opportunity to start a long-term career outdoors with a growing company.

Wage

£18,720 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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28 days holiday including bank holidays.

Extra day off for your birthday.

Training course

Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 7am to 4:30pm

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

As a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice, no two days will be the same. You will work alongside experienced team members gaining hands-on skills across a variety of sites.

Your typical day/week may include:

Assisting with grass cutting, edging, strimming and general grounds maintenance tasks
Supporting the planting and maintenance of shrubs, trees and flowerbeds
Learning how to safely use tools and equipment under supervision
Carrying out litter picking and ensuring sites are kept clean and presentable
Supporting seasonal tasks such as hedge cutting, pruning and leaf clearance
Attending college or training sessions as part of your qualification
Learning health and safety procedures and safe working practices

You will be supported by an experienced team leader who will guide your development and help you build confidence in your skills.

Where you'll work

107 Jupiter Drive
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 5NU

Training

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

Training provider

CAPEL MANOR 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

Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.

Training at work will be provided at various sites across the South East of England and at Capel Manor College at the Enfield Campus.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4 or Equivalent or above)
Maths (grade Grade 4 or Equivalent or above)

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

Skills

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Passion for working outside
Passion for Flora and Fauna
Honest
Reliable

Other requirements

This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and can be physically active, including walking for long periods, lifting equipment and using gardening tools. You will work as part of a team across different sites, so reliability, good timekeeping and a positive attitude are important. If you enjoy practical work and being outdoors, this could be a great opportunity to start a career in grounds maintenance. A driver’s license is preferable but not a necessity.

About this employer

Majestic Grounds Maintenance is a professional grounds maintenance company working across London and the South East of England and Surrey. We maintain gardens, green spaces and estates for residential developments, commercial properties and public spaces. As part of the Servtron Group, we are a growing business focused on quality work, reliability and creating long-term career opportunities for our team.

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After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time Grounds Maintenance Operative role with Majestic Grounds Maintenance.

As you gain experience and further qualifications, you could progress into roles such as:

Senior Grounds Maintenance Operative
Team Leader/Supervisor
Horticultural Specialist
Contracts Supervisor or Contracts Manager

As Majestic Grounds Maintenance is part of the Servtron Group, there may also be opportunities to develop your career across other areas of the group as your experience grows.

We actively support continued professional development through further horticultural qualifications, machinery training and management development, helping you build a long-term career in the industry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

Enquiries@majesticgrounds.co.uk

07591 091 469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028675.

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Where you'll work

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Training course

What you'll learn

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Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Skills

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Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship Level 2

Contents

Summary

Work

What you'll do at work

Where you'll work

Training

Training provider

Training course

What you'll learn

Training schedule

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Skills

Other requirements

About this employer

After this apprenticeship

Ask a question

Apply now