Apprentice Horticulturist: Outdoor Skills & Certification

Doncaster City Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Local government pension scheme

Staff discounts and benefits

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is offering an Apprentice Horticulturist (CDC) position based at North Bridge Depot in Doncaster. The role is a 24‑month fixed‑term apprenticeship with full‑time hours (37 per week) and an initial wage of £8.00 per hour (£15,434.27 per annum from 1 April 2026).

You will train alongside experienced staff, gain first‑hand practical horticulture experience, and attend Askham Bryan College York for block-release tuition.

Qualifications

• No experience required, just a desire to succeed.
• Must be 16 or older and have left school at the start of the course.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and be a real team player.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical and theoretical knowledge of horticulture.
• Learn to use relevant grounds maintenance machinery.
• Support horticultural teams to keep Doncaster clean, green and safe.
• Complete 24‑month training and prepare for End Point Assessment.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to work outdoors

Physical endurance

Education

Askham Bryan College attendance

Tools

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

City of Doncaster Council is offering an Apprentice Horticulturist (CDC) position based at North Bridge Depot in Doncaster. The role is a 24‑month fixed‑term apprenticeship with full‑time hours (37 per week) and an initial wage of £8.00 per hour (£15,434.27 per annum from 1 April 2026).

You will train alongside experienced staff, gain first‑hand practical horticulture experience, and attend Askham Bryan College York for block-release tuition.