Apprentice Gardener - REF: 5BSE02

Getting In Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Liverpool is seeking an Apprentice Gardener to assist with garden maintenance and landscape design. The role involves various tasks such as planting, pruning, and safe operation of gardening machinery. Ideal candidates should possess attention to detail and physical fitness, along with the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of general garden maintenance.
• Assist in the design and planting of new areas.
• Operate machinery safely in accordance with safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Physical fitness

Job description

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Apprentice Gardener - REF: 5BSE02

Apprentice Gardener - REF: 5BSE02

, Apply From: 18/06/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Employer

LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY

Vacancy Description

• Undertake all aspects of general garden maintenance and preparation (including propagation, digging, edging, hoeing, pruning, plant labelling etc.)
• Planting of new replacement bulbs, flowers, shrubs, hedges etc.
• Assist the Head of gardens and Grounds in the design and planting of new areas
• Hedge and tree pruning in accordance with TPO regulations.
• Lawn maintenance and cultivation to the required standard
• Operate machinery (including lawn mowers, ride on mowers, hedgecutters, strimmers etc.) in a safe manner in accordance with the University’s Health & Safety policy
• Maintain lawns, plants, trees etc, with the appropriate fertilizers, plant/tree food etc. in a safe manner in accordance with the University Health & Safety policies
• Assist with pest, disease and weed control via the application of herbicides, fungicides etc. according to Health and Safety regulations
• Assist the clearance of gardens and pathways of leaves
• Assist with the maintenance of sports pitches (grass and astro-turf)
• Report any risks and Health & Safety issues within the University grounds
• Complete the required training modules of the apprenticeship scheme

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Gardener - REF: 5BSE02

Employer Description

Liverpool Hope is a liberal arts inspired university with a unique ecumenical Christian foundation, which strives to provide a deep and well-rounded education of the whole person irrespective of faith, age, social class or ethnic origins or physical capacity.We are a real community with beautiful garden campuses which has striven for and, we believe, achieved that balance between research and teaching.

Vacancy Location

LIVERPOOL HOPE HOPE PARK LIVERPOOL L16 9JD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000325370

Key Dates

Apply From

18/06/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-07-07 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-08-15 00:00:00

Learning Provider

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Contact Details

People Services Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

Attention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingPhysical fitness

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