Apprentice Gardener
ROSALIND & DAVID CLEEVELY, Bucknell, Shropshire
Apprentice Gardener
£15,600 to £24,784.5 a year
ROSALIND & DAVID CLEEVELY, Bucknell, Shropshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 18 Jul | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 23-08-2026 (In 30 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Bucknell, Shropshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
Begin your horticultural career at Aston Hall, a private family estate in South Shropshire. Working alongside an experienced estate team, you'll gain practical skills in garden maintenance, planting, propagation and estate horticulture while studying towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship.
About the Employer
Aston Hall is a private family estate in South Shropshire with extensive gardens, grounds and wider estate land. The estate is undergoing continued investment and enhancement, including new planting schemes, landscape improvements and ongoing garden development.
The successful apprentice will become part of a small, experienced estate team, gaining practical, hands-on experience across all aspects of horticulture, garden maintenance and estate management while studying towards a recognised Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship.
What You'll Do
Working alongside experienced gardeners and estate staff, you will develop practical horticultural skills across a varied private estate.
Duties will include:
- Maintaining lawns, borders, beds and planted areas
- Seasonal planting, pruning, weeding and mulching
- Plant identification, propagation and cultivation
- Vegetable growing and greenhouse work where appropriate
- Assisting with irrigation, composting and general plant care
- Supporting new planting schemes and garden development projects
- Using and maintaining horticultural tools and equipment safely
- Helping maintain the wider estate grounds to a high standard
- Working safely and contributing positively as part of the estate team
Training Outcome
This apprenticeship is intended to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in horticulture. The successful apprentice will gain experience across all aspects of estate horticulture.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Positive attitude
- Reliable
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English, Maths - 4 / C and above
Course Information
Course: Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: TBC Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday: College/off-the-job training or 9:00am - 5:00pm as agreed with the training provider Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: REASEHEATH COLLEGE