Gardening Apprentice ABBOTSWOOD GARDENERS & DESIGNERS LIMITED

ABBOTSWOOD GARDENERS & DESIGNERS LIMITED

Gardening Apprentice ABBOTSWOOD GARDENERS & DESIGNERS LIMITED

£17000

ABBOTSWOOD GARDENERS & DESIGNERS LIMITED, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9286086c84d14f1b8571a17dfdd717e5

Full Job Description

Design Insights: Assisting with garden design-because every plant has a place in the overall place in the garden design scheme.

  • Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Operative - Horticulture Pathway

  • + (Core) Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course
    + (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City and Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
    + (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Hand Held Equipment OR City and Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required

  • Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9 to 3 (A to D)) Desired

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 to 3 (A
  • to D)) Desired

    Do you have a passion for gardening? Do you want to work, learn and get paid by one of the top gardening companies? Abbotswood Gardeners & Designers Ltd working in Cambridge, are looking for a Gardening Apprentice. You will learn how they create gardens from scratch, maintain, grow and plant them plus much more besides… Apply now!, How would you like to be a Gardening Apprentice at Abbotswood Gardeners & Designers Ltd working in Cambridge?


  • Abbotswood Gardeners & Designers Ltd stands out as one of the premier gardening companies in Cambridge and surrounding villages, offering a dedicated and professional gardening service. With a team of passionate horticulturists, they deliver top-notch care and innovative planting designs to private gardens, and work alongside the countries leading garden designers enhancing the beauty of Cambridge gardens for almost two decades.

    Ready to get your hands in the soil?
    As an apprentice with them, you will dive into the world of horticulture, learning from experienced gardeners including a former national winner of the Horticultural Apprentice of the year 2023., Whether it's occasional support or regular maintenance - with Abbotswood Gardeners improving your dream garden is as pleasurable as it is easy. They have been maintaining gardens for some of the most beautiful Cambridge homes for almost two decades. Relying purely on word of mouth from day one.

    Learning Opportunities: Additional horticultural training courses to fuel your passion.
    Celebrations: Staff meals, festive gatherings, garden visits and flower show adventures.
    Growing Wages: As your skills bloom, so does your pay.

    The work is centred in Cambridge so you need to be able to get to Cambridge, please ensure you have thought about this.

    The starting salary is a range from £15,000.00 to £17,000.00, 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