Horticulture Apprentice

Oxfordshire City Council; Princes Risborough, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Princes Risborough is seeking an individual for horticultural work in ornamental gardens. The role involves interaction with customers, assisting in various gardening tasks, and learning about running a horticultural attraction. Suitable candidates will be 16 or older and will learn skills in gardening and customer service.

Qualifications

• 16 years or older.
• Ability to engage with customers in a horticultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ornamental gardens and horticultural tasks.
• Engage with customers at the Garden Shop.
• Perform tasks like weeding, planting, and driving tractors.

Job description

Didcot, Henley, High Wycombe and Princes Risborough

30 November 2025

Age required

16+

Number of positions

1

Pay

£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year

Description

You can be working in ornamental gardens and learning about all aspects of running a horticultural tourist attraction. Including areas in fruit, small nursery and plant centre. It will involve working with the Garden Shop customers, taking cuttings, apple picking, weeding, cutting down, watering, mowing, planting, hedge trimming, tractor driving.

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