Introduction

Hazeley House has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic Apprentice Gardener to join the estate team working across diverse and well-established garden.

About the Employer

Private Estate

What You'll Do

The garden consists of formal lawns, mature herbaceous borders, ornamental planting and established trees and shrubs, alongside a traditional walled garden with fruit and vegetable production and propagation facilities.

This position would suit someone with a genuine passion for horticulture who is looking to build and develop a long-term career within the industry.

You will gain extensive practical experience working alongside our experienced team within a historic private country estate while studying towards an industry-recognised horticultural qualification through Sparsholt College.

At work you will be supported in developing your practical knowledge, plant skills and confidence across a broad range of horticultural disciplines and learn how to contribute to the ongoing care, presentation and development of the gardens including:

Lawn mowing and fine lawn care
Planting trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants
Maintaining herbaceous borders and ornamental planting
Weeding, mulching and soil improvement
Hedge cutting and pruning
Soil cultivation and preparation
Watering and irrigation
Fruit and vegetable production
Greenhouse work and plant propagation
Plant identification and aftercare
Safe operation and maintenance of horticultural machinery and hand tools
Assisting with planting schemes and soft landscaping projects
Maintaining high standards of presentation throughout the gardens
Working safely and effectively as part of the estate team

Previous professional gardening experience is not essential. More important to us is your attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

The successful candidate will:

Have a genuine interest in plants, gardens and horticulture
Be enthusiastic about developing new practical skills and horticultural knowledge
Have a strong work ethic and take pride in their work
Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy
Have good attention to detail
Be able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
Be comfortable undertaking practical and physically demanding work
Be willing to work outdoors throughout the year in varying weather conditions
Be professional and well-presented when working within the private estate environment
Have a reliable means of travelling to and from the estate and college due to both rural locations

Training Outcome

Our aim is to develop an apprentice who can become a valued member of the estate team and on successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent full-time position.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - C(4) or above
Essential - GCSE - Maths - C(4) or above
Essential - Driving - License - Full

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: 40-hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with a morning break and 30-minute lunch break.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Training Provider: SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

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