Apprentice Gardener – Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship (CWGC)

Central YMCA Group; Woking; Presencial; GBP 14 000 - 17 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is seeking an Apprentice Gardener to support the care and development of turf and horticultural features across CWGC cemeteries and memorials, under the Head Gardener's guidance. This training role covers turf culture, pruning, soil management, planting, pest control, machinery operation, tree care and ornamental features.

You will complete the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship and may travel within the UK; a full UK driving licence is required or

Qualificações

• GCSE Maths and English (Level 4 or equivalent) are desired.
• Enrollment in a Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship will be provided.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to work in all weathers.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the care, maintenance and development of turf and horticultural features under guidance from the Head Gardener.
• Perform turf culture, pruning, soil management, planting, pest control, and care of ornamental features.
• Operate and maintain machinery; manage tree care and routine landscape tasks.
• Carry out routine administrative duties using IT and smartphones as needed.
• Support UK-wide projects and events with a professional approach.

Conhecimentos

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Formação académica

Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) At a glance

• Salary: £ / year
• Address: Brookwood Cemetary GU24 0JB
• Start date: 2026-12-01
• Closing date: 2026-11-15

We are looking for an Apprentice Gardener who will be required to assist in the skilled care, maintenance and development of turf and horticultural features within CWGC cemeteries and memorial, working under guidance and supervision from the Head Gardener

Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• This is a training role developing craft skills to undertake a wide range of duties. These include turf culture, pruning, soil management and planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features

Apprentice Gardener

• The Apprentice Gardener will assist in the care, maintenance and development of turf and horticultural features within cemeteries and memorial, under guidance from the Head Gardener.
• Duties include turf culture, pruning, soil management, planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features.
• Undertakes practical horticultural maintenance, renovation work and caretaking duties. This includes turf care, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning.
• Responsible for the safe operation, care, day to day maintenance of work equipment to a manufacturers guidance and reporting any issues to their Line Manager
• Familiar with and competent in undertaking several routine administrative duties, including the use of IT and smart phones
• Actively engages and work with other teams in the Region to deliver consistent standards across UKNA
• Acts as a representation of the Commission at all times, including at CWGC held events at the cemetery
• Providing advice and other information to Cemetery Visitors/members of the public, helping them locate war graves
• Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the role
• Contributes to UKNA projects, tasks and working groups, as required
• Required to complete all training of the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English Level 4 desired

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, the candidate is welcome to apply to open vacancies within the Organisation.

Things to consider

May be some travel within the UK.A full UK driving licence required or provisional licence if currently learning.This role requires working in all weathersHours change during Summer and Winter months

Training to be provided

• Functional skills if required.

About the employer

Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)

The CWGC is a highly respected, prestigious, global Organisation that

honours and cares for the 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth

forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice

will never be forgotten. Funded by six Commonwealth Member

Governments, we build and maintain memorials and cemeteries at 23,000

locations, in 150 countries, including some of the world’s most iconic,

landmark monuments.

Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff,

supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and

architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.

We offer a unique and rewarding working environment.

Address

2 Marlow Road Maidenhead SL6 7DX