Horticulture Grounds Maintenance Apprentice THAMES VALLEY LANDSCAPES LIMITED

We are offering an opportunity to join our busy, friendly team as a horticulture grounds maintenance apprentice, based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. We will support you in learning a range of skills such as mowing (push and ride-on), hedge trimming, pruning and tree care, as you complete your Horticulture Level 2 apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 17 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,200.00

    There is an annual appraisal which may include a pay increase depending on performance.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 7:30am until 4:45pm (this includes 2 half hour unpaid breaks).

    Total hours per week: 41.0

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    31 May 2024

  • Date posted

    15 Feb 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000231695

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

You will be working in a team of 2 or 3 at local sites in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining plants, hedges and trees at customer sites
    such as hotel grounds, schools and marinas
  • General maintenance such as mowing, hedge cutting,
    planting, pruning and strimming etc
  • Use of ride-on mowers after full training
  • Weed control and litter clearing
  • Working hard to ensure all contracted grounds are at a
    high standard

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Horticulture Operative qualification
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (unless exempt)
  • PA2 - Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides
  • Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Weekly day release into Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
  • An assessor will visit you in the workplace every 12 weeks

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • There is the possibility of a full-time position upon completing your
    apprenticeship. For further progression within the company, we have team leader and contracts manager positions.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired

Things to consider

You will be working outside in all weathers.

About the employer

Thames Valley Landscapes is a well-established commercial grounds maintenance and landscaping company based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. You would be joining our maintenance team who take pride in ensuring the grounds of our larger residential and commercial clients, are at a high standard. We maintain a range of local sites such as hotel grounds, marina’s and schools.

Employer

THAMES VALLEY LANDSCAPES LIMITED

Address

12 IN THE RAY

MAIDENHEAD

SL6 8DH

Contact

Claire Reid

claire@tvlandscapes.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Business Services - BCA

business.services@windsor-forest.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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