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

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