Scofell Landscapes Ltd is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice (Horticulture Level 2). You will learn a range of skills that will help develop your career and will work in a friendly and supportive environment. The role will involve tasks such as seasonal hedge pruning and mixed border work.
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work.
The role would include:
- Seasonal hedge pruning
- Mixed border work
- Leaf blowing and collection
- Planting
- Landscaping
- Grass cutting and strimmingTrained in the use of a variety of hand tools and machinery such as strimmers, leaf blowers, lawnmowers and hedge cutters
Training is run in conjunction with Sparsholt College, Sparsholt, SO21 2NF where you will attend college one day per week during term time, the course runs for approximately 2 years. In return we offer a competitive salary starting at £340 per week. This is an ideal way of starting your grounds maintenance career as you will get paid whilst completing your education.
You will be required to attend Sparsholt College on a day release basis to learn about horticulture, to include:
Health & Safety:
- Use and maintain non-powered and handheld powered equipment
- Use and maintain pedestrian controlled equipment
- Environment protection
- Plant identification and nomenclature, Latin and common
- Vegetation control
- Soil science and cultivation
- Plant establish & maintenance
- Plant grown
- Plant health
Where you’ll work
Vodafone House
The Connection
Newbury
RG14 2FN
Training course
Horticulture or landscape construction operative
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.00pm
40 hours per week to include day release at college during term time.
Desired qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade C(4) or above) desirable
- GCSE Maths (Grade C(4) or above) desirable
- Other (Driving) License (Grade Full) desirable
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- An interest in horticulture
- An interest in working outdoor
- Can do attitude
- Reliable with good timekeeping
Other requirements
Candidates need to be 18 years or older for insurance purposes. They need to be able to travel to The Connection, in Newbury, four-days per week and to Sparsholt College 1-day per week.
About this company
About this company We provide professional grounds maintenance services, landscaping, and tree services to a range of clients in many industries and sectors, from business and retail parks to schools, hotels and more.
https://www.scofell.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £17,680.00 per year
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- What did you achieve for your Maths and English?
- What interests you most about this opportunity?
- Do you have a driving license and your own transport?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/03/2025
Reference ID: Scofell
Expected start date: 14/04/2025
