Gardening Apprentice

Davannah Gardens; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Davannah Gardens is seeking a passionate gardener for active outdoor work around Walton-On-Thames. The role involves mowing, hedges, weeding, planting, irrigation checks, pruning and more, with potential progression after apprenticeship completion.

Training includes Level 2 Horticulture/landscape, improving biodiversity and sustainable practices. Working Monday to Friday, typical start times, duration of 2 years with a path to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Customer care and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Mowing & strimming lawns.
• Hedge cutting.
• Leaf clearance.
• Weeding.
• Mulching.
• Irrigation checks.
• Garden design and planting.
• Specialised plant care.
• Pruning.
• Detecting and resolving plant diseases / infestations.
• Turfing.
• Jet-washing.
• Using tools and machinery to complete above tasks.
• Liaising with clients.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Hardworking

Punctual

Motivated

Gardening passion

Education

GCSE Maths and English - 4

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for a passionate gardener who is motivated to grow with an expanding company. Someone who has a love of being outdoors in nature is ideal. Possible career progression for the right person. We encourage wildlife and biodiversity by looking after the environment and working sustainably.

About the Employer

Davannah Gardens is a small gardening company, which started in 2023 and has been steadily growing ever since. We specialise in garden maintenance working in both residential and commercial gardens, based in Walton-On-Thames covering the surrounding areas.

What You'll Do

• Mowing & strimming lawns


• Hedge cutting


• Leaf clearance


• Weeding


• Mulching


• Irrigation checks


• Garden design and planting


• Specialised plant care


• Pruning


• Detecting and resolving plant diseases / infestations


• Turfing


• Jet-washing


• Using tools and machinery to complete above tasks


• Liaising with clients

Training Outcome

If you are a perfect fit for the role there is potential to become a full-time member of staff once the apprenticeship is complete. In the future there could be potential opportunity to be a supervisor for a team of gardeners if you show you are beneficial to the growth of the business.

Skills Required

• Communication skills


• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Administrative skills


• Logical


• Team working


• Creative


• Initiative


• Non judgemental


• Patience


• Physical fitness


• Hardworking


• Punctual


• Motivated


• Passionate about gardening

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Maths and English - 4

Course Information

Course: Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to FridayMostly 8am starts, once a week 6am.Finish time between 3pm - 5pm

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: ACTIVATE LEARNING