Horticulture Apprentice

OgrodNick Garden Solutions; Consall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

OgrodNick Garden Solutions offers a horticulture apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. You will join a motivated team, gaining hands-on experience in garden and grounds maintenance, hedge cutting, tree work and planting, while studying at college.

The 2-year programme runs through REASEHEATH COLLEGE, with a standard 8:30–16:30 day and flexible arrangements. It aims to build strong client relationships and plant knowledge, leading to long-term employment and continued education.

Qualifications

• Communication, attention to detail, organisation and customer care are essential.
• Teamwork and adaptability to a busy horticultural environment are valued.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with garden maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Support hedge cutting, tree work and planting tasks.
• Develop client relationships and provide friendly service.
• Balance college study with on-the-job learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Creative

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Introduction

As an OgrodNick apprentice you will be a motivated, customer focussed team player who wishes to develop personally and professionally within the horticultural sector.

About the Employer

OgrodNick Garden Solutions offers an ever increasing and diverse portfolio of domestic and commercial clients a dedicated and personable service covering all aspects of garden/grounds maintenance.

What You'll Do

An apprentice withOgrodNickGarden Solutions will be exposed to all aspects of the business.Working alongside other members of the team you will undertake tasks ranging from:

• garden maintenance
• grounds maintenance
• hedge cutting
• tree work and planting

One of the most important tasks is maintaining and building strong relationships with the clients. Alongside college studies you will be encouraged to develop new skills and increase your plant knowledge.

Training Outcome

Our business is growing quickly, successful completion of an apprenticeship will offer the opportunity of long-term employment, support and encouragement for further education ormaintainstrong connections with us on aself-employedbasis.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English, Maths - 4 / C and above

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: Business operates 7 days per week and can offer a flexible working week to suit the candidate, but a standard working day is 8:30-16:30Days TBC.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: REASEHEATH COLLEGE