Apprentice Landscape Gardener, Mirfield
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 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.
Requirements and prospects
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.
Qualifications required
Array
Future prospects
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
- First aid qualification
About the employer
Nurture - Mirfield
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
West Yorkshire