Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 11 – 18 years. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students. Based in 100 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to join our team to complete the Horticulture level 2 qualification. This is a full-time role working 8 - 16:30 Monday to Friday plus one Saturday morning in 3 during term time with 20% of the job spent on training. There is an opportunity for a permanent position at the end of the apprenticeship.
What will this role involve?
- Irrigation of seasonal plants and flower displays.
- All areas of border work (weeding, dead heading, edging etc)
- General nursery work and propagation
- Pruning
- Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mower
- Prepare, maintain, and clean equipment
- Tractor driving with implements or trailers
- Road sweeping and emptying bins
- Power washing
- Use of powered tools including strimmers, hedge trimmers and blowers
- Fencing
- Assist grounds department if required
What skills and experience are required?
- Interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, School community and other teams.
- Ability to take instructions from the Head Gardener and prioritise accordingly.
- Good time keeping and reliability.
- Physically fit and able to work outside for long periods and in all weathers.
- Ability to complete college work and assignments in a timely manner.
Desirable
- A full driving license
- Experience of agricultural/grounds/garden equipment would be advantageous but not essential.
Full job description and further details can be found on our website https://blundells.org/working-at-blundells
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £7.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/03/2025
