Apprentice Gardener

Summary

We have a role in our friendly and fun team for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with creative flair and a passion to learn. The successful applicant will help ensure our award winning gardens across Belgravia and Mayfair are of a very high standard. The team are based within 5 minutes of Victoria train station in London.

Wage

£25,480 a year

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Training course

Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Hours

The post-holders will be employed to work 35 hours per week, normally worked between: 8.00am to 4.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 5 months

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

At Grosvenor we understand that first impressions count and we know that our green spaces, garden squares and horticultural displays can help transform our estate, properties, attract new residents and keep existing ones. We aspire to have a reputation for overseeing one of the best kept areas of London and this is where you can help.

To assist in maintenance and high standards of horticulture and grounds maintenance on the London Estate
Be an enthusiastic, hardworking, and willing to work in all weathers
A team player who is willing to work in a great team and autonomously when required
You’ll love working outdoors and understand that our open spaces are as significant as our properties

Where you'll work

St. Michael's House
2 Elizabeth Street
London
SW1W 9RB

Training

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

College or training organisation

CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

The team are based within 5 mins of Victoria train station in London and you will be provided full uniform and receive great benefits and have full support for your training
Once a week, you will attend day release College to obtain an NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or similar (day to be agreed)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Willing and able to work with garden tools and machinery and equipment following health and safety guidelines. Willing to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

About this company

Grosvenor Property UK (GPUK) is one of the oldest and greenest property businesses in the UK. It’s in the process of becoming the first carbon neutral property company and has an industry leading strategy in place to tackle the climate crisis through its places and people, including launching a £90m retrofit programme for heritage buildings and creating an urban biodiversity garden in Grosvenor Square. GPUK owns and develops an exceptional range of properties and green spaces across 300 acres of Mayfair and Belgravia.

https://www.grosvenor.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Full free uniform and other great benefits.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Practical experience in horticulture or plant related discipline, amateur or professional
Team-working experience
Able to work with garden tools, and machinery and equipment following Health and Safety guidelines

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

Kiri Loizou

Kiri.Loizou@grosvenor.com

0207 312 6376

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327919.

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