Horticulture Apprentice
Barnstaple Town Council, Bishop's Tawton, Devon
Horticulture Apprentice
£18,374.2 a year
Barnstaple Town Council, Bishop's Tawton, Devon
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 31 Jul | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 24-08-2026 (In 18 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Bishop's Tawton, Devon
Full Job Description
Introduction
Barnstaple Town Council are offering a fantastic opportunity to join their team as a Horticulture Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals and develop new skills and knowledge.
About the Employer
The Council is made up of 24 elected councillors and supported by a team of 25 officers. Together, we deliver a wide range of services and projects through our Estates and Community Teams, while also leading on major developments and strategic partnerships.
The Council’s work is delivered through several key teams and strategic partnerships.
Barnstaple Town Council are responsible for the care and maintenance of the town’s physical environment. The Estates Team main responsibilities include:
Maintaining highway verges, shrub beds, and sponsored flower beds across the parish.
Managing Rock Park, including play area inspections and maintenance (also supporting neighbouring parishes).
Supports the Barnstaple in Bloom volunteer group.
Providing caretaking and maintenance for Town Council properties.
Delivering town centre maintenance and supports town events, including road closures.
What You'll Do
You will work alongside the rest of the estates team and will be involved in tasks including:
- Mowing and strimming
- Pruning and hedge maintenance
- Maintenance of the surrounding woodland
- Maintenance of shrubs and borders
- Planting, plant care and maintenance of plants and shrubs
- Pest Control
- Waste and recycling duties
- Low level sports and grounds maintenance
Training Outcome
Following successful completion of your apprenticeship there might be a full time position. You could also opt to progress onto a higher apprenticeship, such as Level 3 Horticulture
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 3/D
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3/D
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: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am to 3.30pm
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE