Apprentice - Horticulture

Sanctuary Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is offering a Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship in the Basildon and Rochford area of the Southeast. You will gain practical experience and customer service skills to build a career in the industry, with on-the-job training and college study.

Candidates should have at least 2 GCSEs including Maths and English, a keen interest in horticulture, enjoy physical work, and hold or be willing to obtain a UK driving license to drive a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above required.
• Demonstrated interest in horticulture or landscaping.
• Ability to undertake physical work and learn practical skills.

Skills

Interest in horticulture

Willingness to learn

Physically able

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4+)

Job description

You will work primarily in the Basildon and Rochford regions as well as other areas of operation in the Southeast. This opportunity will give you a chance to earn valuable practical experience in Horticulture and enable you to learn the customer service skills needed to build a career in the industry., We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

You’ll work towards a Level 2 nationally recognised qualification in Horticulture. As well as gaining experience in the workplace, you’ll be supported by 'off-the-job' training at college. This helps provide a route or pathway to further skills, opportunities, and progression. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication. On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent to), including Maths and English
• A keen interest in horticulture and landscaping
• Enjoy getting stuck into physical work
• Hold a full UK driving license, or be willing to undertake driving lessons with a view to holding a full UK driving license, in order to drive a company vehicle on completion of your apprenticeship

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme