Apprentice Gardener — Hands-on Landscaping & Growth

KEITS; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

KEITS Training Services Ltd invites applicants for an apprenticeship in Horticulture and Landscape Operative. The role offers full training at the workplace and KEITS, with progression to EPA and Level 2 qualifications.

The apprentice will perform lawn care, hedge work, planting and soft landscaping duties on varied commercial sites, under supervision, while gaining hands-on experience and industry recognition.

Qualifications

• Good time keeping and punctuality are required.
• Able to take initiative and be proactive on site.
• Willing to use ladders safely for garden tasks.
• Some gardening experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Applicants should not hold a Level 2+ in Horticulture and Landscape already.

Responsibilities

• Lawn cutting and treatments.
• Hedge cutting and edge trimming.
• Weeding and planting tasks.
• Laying bark and soft landscaping.
• Pruning, shaping and plant maintenance.
• Gutter clearing and general site tidy at day end.

Skills

Good time keeper

Uses initiative

Proactive

Not scared of using ladders

Gardening experience preferred

Education

Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in Horticulture and Landscape

Job description

KEITS Training Services Ltd invites applicants for an apprenticeship in Horticulture and Landscape Operative. The role offers full training at the workplace and KEITS, with progression to EPA and Level 2 qualifications.

The apprentice will perform lawn care, hedge work, planting and soft landscaping duties on varied commercial sites, under supervision, while gaining hands-on experience and industry recognition.