Apprentice Gardener: Learn Horticulture & Grounds

LFC Foundation; Telford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

Exclusive shopping discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Liverpool Football Club is offering a full-time Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Gardener at our Stadium and Training Centres. You will work with experienced grounds and horticulture teams to maintain professional landscapes and learn practical skills across planting, turf care, and garden maintenance.

You will attend college or training sessions to complete horticultural qualifications, follow safety procedures, and develop knowledge in plant health, soil science, irrigation, and pest control

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred; willingness to work toward functional skills is accepted.
• Must meet apprenticeship eligibility requirements set by the training provider.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of gardens, landscaped areas, walkways, and club grounds.
• Carry out seasonal gardening tasks such as planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, edging, and turf care.
• Support preparation and upkeep of decorative and functional planting schemes.
• Help maintain hard-landscaped areas including paths, seating areas, and external features.
• Prepare and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery in safe working condition.
• Assist with waste management tasks, including composting, recycling, and green waste disposal.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and compliant with club and industry standards.
• Attend required college/education provider sessions to complete horticultural qualifications.
• Learn industry best practices, including plant health, soil science, irrigation, and pest control.
• Receive on-the-job training from qualified Grounds and Horticulture Team members.
• Follow all club health and safety procedures and use PPE.
• Report hazards, near-misses, or damaged equipment to line managers.

Skills

Enthusiasm for gardening

Willingness to learn

Work ethic

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Basic gardening tools

Job description

Liverpool Football Club is offering a full-time Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Gardener at our Stadium and Training Centres. You will work with experienced grounds and horticulture teams to maintain professional landscapes and learn practical skills across planting, turf care, and garden maintenance.

You will attend college or training sessions to complete horticultural qualifications, follow safety procedures, and develop knowledge in plant health, soil science, irrigation, and pest control