Vacancy description - What will the apprentice be doing?
Practical internal/external works undertaken including but not limited to:
Grass cutting operations using both pedestrian and ride on mowing machines
Hedge cutting and hedge maintenance
Maintenance of flower beds including planting and remove
Tree and shrub planting
Bowling green maintenance including end of season maintenance and mowing
Sports pitch maintenance
Shrub bed maintenance
Weed control including hand weeding and spraying using both CDA applicator and conventional spraying techniques
Leaf collection
Clearance of overgrown plots
Minor tree works such as epicormics growth removal
Control of invasive weeds
Propagation cultivation of bedding plants
Minor landscape works
Maintenance of high-profile civic sites throughout the borough
Ensuring work carried out is to the highest standards at all times
Learning new skills and applying them to practical work
Training:Horticulture Level 2.
Emergency first aid: Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work
Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
Training Outcome:The employer is looking to offer the apprentice a full-time position on a successful completion of the apprenticeship with opportunities to continue developing their horticulture skills.Employer Description:We are a local gardening firm based in Rochdale providing gardening services to residential and commercial customers in Greater Manchester. We take pride in our skilled and experienced gardening teams, who pay great attention to detail and care when looking after your gardens.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 32.5 hours per week, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Positive attitude,Passionate,Polite and friendly....Read more...
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Gardener to learn valuable skills and techniques which will give them a great start in to their career as a Gardner.
The role involves:
Maintaining borders
Greenhouse work
Turf care
Leaf sweeping
Hedge cutting
Other associated duties within the College garden
Training:Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
Depending on which apprenticeship pathway your employer chooses to offer within horticulture
You may also need to achieve all or a combination of the following courses before taking your end point assessment:
Level 3 award in Emergency
First Aid at Work
Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance, Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides and Abrasive Wheel
If you would like to read more about the course content for animal care and keeper apprenticeships, please follow the below links:https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0225-v1-2
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0226-v1-2Training Outcome:
Landscape gardener
Employer Description:Robinson College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1977, it is one of the newest Oxbridge colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate studentsWorking Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, as operating certain machinery in the Crematoria requires specific licenses.
Job duties will include:
Perform grave digging tasks and all relevant training
Assist with horticultural duties, all aspects of grounds maintenance and grass cutting
To help with general gardening duties such as maintenance of flower beds, shrub pruning, herbaceous borders and rose beds etc.
Utilise associative plant / machinery and grass cutting machinery
Assist with external cleaning duties - such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins, etc.
To help maintain the cleanliness of the crematorium, cemeteries and other open spaces
To work flexibly and across the following: Sandwell Valley Crematorium, Rowley Regis Crematorium and Cemetery, Canalside Cemetery, Fallings Heath Cemetery, Heath Lane Cemetery, Oldbury Cemetery, Tipton Cemetery, Thimblemill Cemetery, Uplands Cemetery and Wood Green Cemetery
Training:The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% off-the-job training and a robust programme of mandatory apprentice training provided by Sandwell Council to include Fire Awareness, Prevent, Safeguarding, Data Protection & Cyber Security and Equality & Diversity.Training Outcome:This apprenticeship is a fixed term 24 month contract and at the end you will gain a Level 2 Horticulture Operative qualification. However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.Employer Description:Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Shifts to vary between 7.00am and 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Physical fitness,Flexible attitude,Able to prioritise,Able to work outdoors,Follow instructions,Interest in Horticulture,Good attendance record,Show sympathy & empathy....Read more...
Operating garden machinery lawns tractors and ATV
Hard and Soft Landscaping
Arboreal Tree Work Work
Plant and Garden Skills
Horticulture
Training:
Day release at WCUC Lackham
Training Outcome:
We would welcome someone who would like to join our team on a long-term basis with a view to becoming an integral and valued part of our Estate team
Employer Description:Private EmployerWorking Hours :Days: 4-5 days.
Hours: 37 hours including day release.
May include (if needed) other shifts, evening work and/or weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness,Time Keeping....Read more...
Landscape Construction Skills:
Use hand and power tools
Build landscape features and structures
Prepare sites and materials
Construct steps, walls and vertical features
Being involved in fitting drainage for landscaping
Construct paved feature for example path, patio or shed bases, laying bases and finishing
Training:Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.
The apprentice will attend college 1-day per month to our Horizon 38 Construction campus.Training Outcome:A permanent position will be discussed upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Goldenstones are very proud to have been trading for over 25 years, we are multi award winning landscapers who take absolute pride in making your dream garden come true.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Grass cutting around site using pedestrian mowers (ride on mower when trained)
Use of strimmers on mown areas and cutting rough areas
Use of short and long arm hedge cutters
Planting and maintaining Summer and Winter bedding plant schemes
Hoeing of borders
Leaf fall collection
Tree and shrub pruning (using hand tools)
Helping with small tarmac repairs around site.
Watering of bedding plant schemes
Minor building repairs/painting work
Weed control (by hand/hoe and chemical application when the relevant qualification is obtained)
Maintenance of wild and wildflower areas
Maintenance of the sites drains (following inductions and suitable length training)
Daily litter picking around site
Bin emptying around site
Training:
Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard Level 2
On the job training and assessment, with regular training sessions in Oldham at Alexandra Park
Emergency first aid
English and maths level 1 functional skills
Pesticides Level 2
Training Outcome:It is anticipated that there will be a full-time position available for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Peter Ashley Ltd are and have been at the forefront of grounds maintenance and landscaping since 1962. We offer innovative solutions for total management and maintenance to our clients. Delivering exceptional quality and striving for complete customer satisfaction.
Heywood Distribution Park is a 200-acre mixed use site on the outskirts of Heywood. We have maintained the grounds for 10 years and have helped the site win Gold awards for Britain in Bloom throughout these years.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Ability to read instructions,Able to work in all weathers,Able to lift/move goods....Read more...
Job Responsibilities
Assist with the day-to-day maintenance of gardens, lawns, sports pitches and landscaped areas.
Carry out tasks such as mowing, edging, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, planting, watering and weeding under guidance.
Help prepare and maintain sports pitches and facilities, including line marking, aeration, seeding, and top dressing.
Learn and apply safe use of machinery and tools such as mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers and hand tools.
Assist with seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance and planting schemes.
Follow all health and safety protocols.
Learn and maintain high standards of presentation across the estate.
Attend training sessions, college courses and assessments as required by the apprenticeship program.
Work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with staff, students and visitors.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Genuine interest in horticulture, sports turf, gardening or grounds management.
Willingness to learn and undertake formal training.
Positive, proactive attitude with good teamwork skills.
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks safely.
Reliable, punctual and committed to the apprenticeship program.
Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.
Willingness to work at height.
Full Driving Licence.
Training:Day release during term-time to Sparsholt College, Winchester.Training Outcome:Opportunities to stay at college and progress in Sports Turf Management and/or Gardening.Employer Description:Winchester College was a pioneering institution when it was founded in 1382 and continues to be a global leader in education today. Renowned for its intellectual excellence and impressive academic record, Winchester is sought after for its combination of superb teaching, outstanding pastoral care, and an exceptional breadth of sports and other activities.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm with an hour's unpaid lunch. This will include occasional weekend work on a rota-based system as well as additional evening hours to cover sporting fixtures, college events and additional workloads, as required.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Driving....Read more...
Garden Maintenance
To undertake general horticultural maintenance such as grass cutting, pruning, planting, irrigation, edge- strimming, pruning, annual seasonal bedding, weeding and clearance/maintenance of hard surfaces, drains/gulleys /ponds, under supervision.
To undertake basic repair, maintenance and installation offences/barriers/gates/bollards and the repair, maintenance & installation of seats, signs, paths and bins, under supervision.
Use basic hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment under supervision.
To pick up litter and dispose of it safely through the use of a Litter Pick and emptying bins, including bag removal and bag replacement. Sweeping the footpaths so as to keep the City Gardens in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
To learn and assist the Gardeners and Team Leaders with hard and soft landscaping projects, including the preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, planting, including trees/shrubs and other general landscaping operations.
Communication and Responsibilities
To attend monthly staff meetings and learn about the site specific project meetings as appropriate.
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team and with other employees, Team Leaders and external agencies.
To attend college one day per week as part of the City of London Apprenticeship Programme, and complete coursework and examinations in a timely fashion and to the best of your ability.
Customer Care
To provide a highly visible presence to engender a sense of well-being for customers and to speak to members of the public to ensure they are aware of the work of the City Gardens section.
To assist in promoting City Gardens to local schools, colleges and other City Gardens service groups.
Health & Safety and Other Matters
To ensure that you observe departmental safety procedures and use safe working practices specifically with regard to PPE, and adherence to COSHH and Risk Assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your Supervisor.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade
Training:You will be supported to achieve the Horticulture Level 2 apprenticeship. Theoretical training will be delivered by the training provider. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace, allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive 6 hours per week to support your apprenticeship studies. Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer the opportunity to progress to a level 3 apprenticeship, then a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation. Employer Description:The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 3.30 pm, Friday 7.30 am – 3 pm. Two 30-minute breaks at 9 am and 1 ppm – one paid, one unpaid. Flexibility may be required to support business needs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
