Construction Landscaping Apprentice
CHARLES HOARE LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SERVICES LIMITED
KIDLINGTON (OX5 3JQ)
Closes on Friday 6 November 2026
Posted on 1 October 2026
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Summary
Fancy working outdoors, getting stuck in and learning something new? Join our friendly team as a Construction Landscaping Apprentice and learn practical skills while working on great landscaping projects.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 November 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
You'll be working alongside experienced members of the team and learning on the job. Your day-to-day work will include:
- Carry out general building and landscaping works, including brickwork, blockwork, walls, steps, foundations and concrete works
- Help prepare and clear sites before work starts, including digging, excavation, moving soil and preparing the ground
- Prepare foundations, sub-bases and areas ready for construction and landscaping work
- Measure, set out and check levels accurately using plans, measurements and instructions
- Assist with laying paving, slabs, stone and other hard surfaces, including paths, patios and raised beds
- Build and assist with walls, steps, paths, patios and other outdoor structures
- Help with fencing, edging, drainage and other general external building and landscaping work
- Mix and prepare materials such as concrete and mortar, ensuring materials are used correctly
- Use hand tools, machinery and other equipment safely and correctly as training and experience develops
- Move, organise and look after materials, tools and equipment on site
- Work alongside the wider landscaping and building team to help keep projects running efficiently and to a high standard
- Help with planting, turfing and soil preparation when required as part of the wider landscaping work
- Take care when working at clients’ homes and gardens and maintain a professional approach at all times
- Keep work areas, tools, machinery and equipment clean, tidy and organised
- Report any damaged or faulty tools, machinery or equipment to your supervisor
- Follow all Company health and safety procedures, site requirements and use the correct PPE
- Take direction from your supervisor and work as part of the wider team
- Attend apprenticeship training and complete the required coursework, practical training and assessments
- Carry out other reasonable site, building and landscaping duties as required
Where you'll work
PARK FARM COTTAGES
AKEMAN STREET
KIRTLINGTON
KIDLINGTON
OX5 3JQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GREY SEAL ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
You'll work alongside our experienced landscaping team while completing a Level 2 Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship.
You'll learn the practical skills needed to work in landscape construction, including site preparation, setting out, paving, walls, fencing, drainage and other landscaping features, alongside the wider skills covered by the apprenticeship.
You are required to attend all apprenticeship workshops, training sessions and assessments as arranged by the training provider. You must complete the required off-the-job training and keep an accurate record of your training and learning activities as part of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- A full UK driving licence is required for this role, as you will be travelling to different landscaping projects across Oxfordshire, or mode of transport to the yard
- Enjoy being outside and working in all weather conditions
About this employer
Charles Horae Landscaping & Gardening Service specialises in the creation, development, and construction of luxury gardens, delivering bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to each client’s vision. Led by Director Charles Horae, who brings over 25 years of industry experience, the company combines expert craftsmanship with a deep understanding of horticulture and landscape design.
Working closely with private clients, garden designers, and project partners across Oxfordshire, the team is committed to producing exceptional results that balance aesthetic appeal with long-term sustainability. From initial concept through to completion, Charles Horae Landscaping & Gardening Service takes pride in its attention to detail, high standards of workmanship, and dedication to creating refined, elegant outdoor environments
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll have gained practical skills and a recognised qualification that can help you take your next step in a career in landscaping.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHARLES HOARE LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SERVICES LIMITED
Louise Jenner
charleshorae@co-unityhr.co.uk
01303205559
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056711.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 6 November 2026