Junior Gardening Apprentice
THE POTTING SHEDS GARDENING LIMITED, Beech Hill, Wigan
Junior Gardening Apprentice
£16,640 a year
THE POTTING SHEDS GARDENING LIMITED, Beech Hill, Wigan
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 6 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Beech Hill, Wigan
Full Job Description
Introduction
This role will be part of a team delivering garden maintenance programmes in private and commercial gardens to a high standard. This will include maintaining lawns, plant care and maintaining herbaceous borders, shrubs and some basic tree work.
About the Employer
The Potting Sheds is a gardening business with a strong focus on design and horticultural knowledge providing a quality gardening service in a variety of settings.
What You'll Do
This role will be part of a team delivering garden maintenance programmes in private and commercial gardens to a high standard. This will include maintaining lawns, plant care and maintaining herbaceous borders, shrubs and some element of basic tree work.
Training Outcome
From apprentice to qualified gardener (as a team and working autonomously) to team leader.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 3
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3
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: 5 Days (Monday to Friday) 7.50am – 4.30pm. 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE