Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

Introduction

The apprentice will work on commercial and housing landscaping projects, developing practical skills in soft and hard landscaping. They will gain experience in planting, turfing, paving, fencing, ground preparation and general landscape construction while completing the Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship.

About the Employer

Join one of the UK's leading commercial landscaping contractors with nearly 40 years of industry experience. Work on diverse, large-scale projects across the UK, gain hands-on experience from skilled professionals, develop nationally recognised qualifications, and build a long-term career with a company that invests in training, development and progression.

What You'll Do

• Assist with commercial planting schemes and seasonal planting.
• Support the creation and establishment of woodland areas.
• Carry out turfing and ground preparation.
• Install mulch mats and apply mulch to planting areas.
• Undertake weed control and amenity spraying (under supervision and where appropriate).
• Water and establish newly planted trees, shrubs and landscaped areas.
• Mow grassed areas using a range of equipment.
• Strim around obstacles, borders and landscaped features.
• Trim and maintain hedges and shrubs.
• Carry out general grounds maintenance and landscape aftercare.
• Assist with hard and soft landscaping projects.
• Use and maintain horticultural tools, machinery and equipment safely.
• Work as part of a team to deliver commercial landscaping and environmental projects to a high standard.

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent full-time position, with opportunities to progress onto higher-level qualifications and continue developing your skills and career within the business.

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Punctual
• Committed
• Self Motivated
• Positive approach to learning

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 Friday, 6:00am - 1:45pm, plus travel time back from site at the end of the working day. Exact finish times may vary depending on the location of the work site and daily operational requirements.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE