Apprentice Landscape Gardener, Mirfield

Central YMCA Group; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural training provider in the United Kingdom is offering an apprenticeship opportunity in horticulture. The role involves performing various soft landscaping tasks and learning how to safely operate small machinery. Ideal candidates will be physically fit, eager to learn, and at least 18 years old. Successful candidates may progress to a permanent position and higher-level training within the company. This role provides valuable practical experience and qualifications in horticulture.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Opportunity for permanent position

Progression to higher apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and become an asset to the company.
• Must be 18 years old or over due to machinery use.
• Possession of a driver's license is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all soft landscaping tasks.
• Practice safe systems of work.
• Ensure all tools are stored correctly.
• Contribute fully to team working.
• Undertake all aspects of commercial soft landscaping.
• Soil Preparation, Planting, Mulching, Tree Planting, Turfing & Seeding.
• Operate small machinery.

Skills

Physical fitness

Ability to work outdoors

Functional skills level 1

Education

Functional skills level 1

Tools

Small machinery (Rotovators, Tillers)

Job description

This is an opportunity to achieve a qualification and skills in horticulture, while gaining practical experience alongside other horticulturists. Duties include carrying out all aspects of soft landscaping.

Summary

• Carry out all soft landscaping tasks.
• Practice safe systems of work.
• Ensure all tools are stored correctly.
• Contribute fully to team working.
• Undertake all aspects of commercial soft landscaping.
• Have the desire to learn and become an asset to the company and themselves.
• Within this vacancy, you will also be required to complete the following: Soil Preparation, Planting, Mulching, Tree Planting, and Turfing & Seeding.
• Operating small machinery e.g. Rotovators and Tillers.

Desired skills

Functional skills level 1 is a requirement for this qualification with support for learners who don’t have the equivalent grade 2, However working to level 2 will be put in place.

A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship / training

Things to consider

This is a physical role working in all weathers outdoors. The work at times is physical so fitness is essential. Must be able to get the site to start the day. Due to the use of site machinery candidates must be 18 years old or over. Ideally you will hold a drivers licence or be in the process of obtaining one.

Training to be provided

• Full Level 2 Horticultural apprenticeship, training delivered in the workplace
• Level 2 Horticultural Qualification
• Functional skills if applicable

About the employer

Nurture is an award winning national horticulture, landscape and national grounds maintenance and winter gritting business, enhancing asset value and enriching the environment.

Address

7 Leeds Road, MIRFIELD WF14 0BY