Job Overview
The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and an understanding of landscape maintenance or a strong desire to learn. This role involves working with various hand and power tools, managing irrigation systems, and ensuring the health and beauty of our gardens and landscapes.
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.
Main Duties
- 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 in 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.
Training Provided
- Full Level 2 Horticultural apprenticeship, training delivered in the workplace
- Level 2 Horticultural Qualification
- Functional skills if applicable
- First aid qualification
Requirements
- Functional skills level 1 is a requirement for this qualification, with support for learners who don’t have the equivalent of grade 2, However working to level 2 will be put in place.
- A full UK Driving Licence is essential
- Must be prepared to work outside in all weathers
- Aged 18 or above for insurance purposes
Good to know
- Full time
- 40hrs per week
- Mon - Fri
- This is a physical role working in all weathers outdoors.
- The work at times is physical, so fitness is essential.
- Due to the use of site machinery, candidates must be 18 years old or over.
- Ideally, you will hold a driver's licence or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Apprenticeship wage
- Course duration - minimum 24 months
- All Applications must include a covering letter
If you are passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces and want to make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply today!
Next Step
**All Applications MUST include a covering letter to be considered
Click to APPLY or email the team for more information apply.appreticeships@ymca.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £302.00 per week
Application question(s):
- Must include a covering letter to be considered
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Mirfield WF14 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
