Grounds & Horticulture Apprentice — Grow, Learn, Thrive

MANVERS WATERFRONT BOAT CLUB; Thurnscoe; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

MANVERS WATERFRONT BOAT CLUB is offering a Level 2 Horticultural and Land-Based Operative Apprenticeship. You will gain practical experience maintaining plants, grounds and open spaces, with duties including planting, mowing, pruning, landscaping and equipment care.

You'll train alongside experienced Ground Keepers, receive mentoring, and build skills for a long-term career in horticulture, with a 2-year programme through RNN GROUP and a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Interest in horticulture
• Some knowledge of open spaces
• Flexibility
• Good attitude to work
• Some DIY knowledge
• Tact & Diplomacy
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Follow the maintenance programme in grass cutting, strimming, pruning, planting and the aftercare of a wide variety of trees, shrubs and other plants.
• Ensure equipment is correctly maintained, operated and kept secure.
• Carry out waste management duties.
• Maintain clean working areas and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Interest in horticulture

Some knowledge of open spaces

Flexibility

Good attitude to work

Some DIY knowledge

Tact & Diplomacy

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work independently

Education

GCSE Maths & English A-C/9-4

Job description

MANVERS WATERFRONT BOAT CLUB is offering a Level 2 Horticultural and Land-Based Operative Apprenticeship. You will gain practical experience maintaining plants, grounds and open spaces, with duties including planting, mowing, pruning, landscaping and equipment care.

You'll train alongside experienced Ground Keepers, receive mentoring, and build skills for a long-term career in horticulture, with a 2-year programme through RNN GROUP and a Monday to Friday schedule.