Crematorium Estates Assistant Apprentice (Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative)

Wealden District Council; Burlow; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealden District Council is offering an exciting apprenticeship in horticulture at its crematorium. This role involves maintaining biodiverse grounds sustainably while gaining valuable hands-on experience and qualifications. Candidates will work in a unique environment, promoting ecological care and respectful maintenance.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Flexible working

Employee benefits

Comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme

Automatic right to earn recognized qualifications

A friendly, supportive team

Hybrid working for most roles

Free parking

Qualifications

• Eager to develop practical skills in horticulture.
• Passionate about public service and ecological care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain flower beds, shrubs, and lawns sustainably.
• Assist with pest control and minor tree work.
• Support biodiversity through planting and habitat creation.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

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Job Information

Contract Type: Full Time / Fixed Term for 24 months

Hours: 37

Join Our Team – Exciting Apprenticeship Opportunities at the Council!

Are you ready to kick-start your career, gain valuable qualifications, and make a real difference in your community? We’re offering fantastic apprenticeship opportunities across different departments within the council. If you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you!

Contract Type: Full Time/ Fixed Term for 24 months

Hours: 37

Who?

Are you looking to start a career in horticulture? Do you enjoy working outdoors in all seasons and want to learn how to garden in harmony with nature?

We’re offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for someone eager to develop practical skills while helping care for the stunning, biodiverse grounds of our crematorium. This is a chance to work in a peaceful, meaningful environment—supporting both the natural world and the people who visit.

Surrounded by mature trees, carefully maintained gardens, and rich wildlife habitats, our crematorium offers a unique learning setting where respect, reflection, and ecological care go hand-in-hand.

What will you be doing?

• Maintain flower beds, shrubs, and lawns using sustainable, wildlife-friendly practices.
• Carry out pruning, deadheading, and pest control with environmentally approved methods.
• Support biodiversity through planting, grass seeding, and habitat creation.
• Assist with minor tree work and keep the grounds clean and well-presented.
• Contribute to the respectful maintenance and long-term care of the crematorium grounds.

What do we offer?

• Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• Earn while you learn with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working for most roles (see Job Descriptions).
• Free parking.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

For further details of Wealden Crematorium please visit our website: wealdencrematorium.co.uk. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the crematorium in advanced – just contact us on 01323 443400 to arrange a suitable time.

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