Horticulture & Grounds Apprentice COTSWOLD WILD LIFE PARK LTD

COTSWOLD WILD LIFE PARK LTD

Horticulture & Grounds Apprentice COTSWOLD WILD LIFE PARK LTD

£37440

COTSWOLD WILD LIFE PARK LTD , Bradwell Grove, Oxfordshire

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: bd5b844d46124d2587b66dd05fd597c1

Full Job Description

  • Mowing, ride on and pedestrian

  • Hedge trimming and tree pruning

  • Heavy lifting

  • Knapsack spraying

  • Litter picking and morning clean up of site, use of back pack blowers

  • Driving of tractor, trailer emptying

  • Strimming

  • Post and rail fixing

  • Routine drain clearing

  • Some pool maintenance

    We are looking for a new person to join a team of three, who will have good physical fitness. Be happy to work in all different weathers. Who holds a driver's licence. A person who will work well in a team but also on their own too. This person must have good communications skills and brilliant health and safety standards., Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths

  • Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid

  • Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides

  • Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment

  • Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship


  • End Point Assessment:
  • Knowledge test

  • Practical assessment

  • Professional discussion, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Physical fitness, Drivers licence, Health & Safety standards, GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade A- C / 9 - 4) Desired, Good levels of physical fitness will be required. Must be happy to work in all different weather conditions. Will require a driver's licence. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would, Horticulture or landscape construction operative


  • Level 2 (GCSE)

    The Park is a large zoological collection combined with horticultural gardens, open to the public 364 days of the year.

  • Work-based training with your employer

  • Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year

  • 14 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course

  • 1 day college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course

  • 2 days college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory)

  • 2 days college attendance to complete L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical)

  • Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)

  • Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice's time at work, need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on . Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training., 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