Horticulture Apprentice

FORM COMMUNAL MAINTENANCE LTD

Northwich (CW8 1BH)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 June 2026

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Summary

You will work as part of a mobile team, travelling between sites across the Northwest throughout the day carrying out planned ground maintenance work in line with company schedules and client expectations.

• Wage:

  £15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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• Training course: Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
• Hours: Monday 7am 3.30pm. Tuesday 7am 3.30pm. Wednesday 7am 3.30pm. Thursday 7am 3.30pm. Friday 7am 3.30pm.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 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

We currently maintain a large portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments and are looking to expand our grounds' maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to be part of a professional and growing business.

You will work as part of a mobile team, travelling between sites throughout the day carrying out planned grounds maintenance works in line with company schedules and client expectations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on machinery
• Hedge cutting, pruning, and shrub maintenance
• Weed control and border maintenance
• Leaf clearance and seasonal maintenance works
• Planting and soft landscaping works were required
• Maintaining communal gardens, pathways, and external areas
• Litter picking and presentation-focused maintenance
• Safe operation and daily checks of all machinery and equipment
• Reporting site issues, damages, or health & safety concerns to management
• Ensuring all works are completed to a high standard and within scheduled timeframes
• Working safely and professionally whilst representing the company on client sites

Where you'll work

Navigation Road
Northwich
CW8 1BH

Training

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

Training provider

REASEHEATH 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

• Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for this Level 2 apprenticeship
• The employer will give guidance and support throughout
• Off-the-job training must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period
• This Standard apprenticeship may include Functional Skills in maths, English & ICT

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 4 / C and above)

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
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Must be able to be in Northwich for 7am Monday – Friday, ready to start the day.

About this employer

Form Communal is a fast-growing facilities maintenance company delivering professional grounds maintenance, cleaning, waste management, and property services across residential and commercial developments throughout the North West.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Permanent full-time position
• Progression to a Van Leader - Company vehicle provided during working hours
• Opportunity to progress to a supervisor, Manager or even develop skills within our 4 other departments.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039246.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)