Horticulture & Landscape Apprentice — Hands-On Training

The Cornwall College Group; Lostwithiel; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Site Services Ltd in Lostwithiel offers a Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship. You will work on client sites within a small team, learning hands-on while training to become proficient in grounds maintenance.

The programme is delivered with Cornwall College as the training provider, leading to Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative (level 2). Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00–16:00, including college days, over 1 year 6 months.

Qualifications

• Customer care skills are essential for engaging with clients.
• Initiative and proactive thinking are expected in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem solving will help in addressing on-site challenges.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting via pedestrian or ride-on mower.
• Strimming and weed control.
• Hedge cutting and litter picking.
• Working safely following site risk assessments.
• Maintain and operate tools and machinery with supervision.
• Support ongoing grounds maintenance across sites.

Skills

Customer care skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

GCSE Maths

Job description

Sound Site Services Ltd in Lostwithiel offers a Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship. You will work on client sites within a small team, learning hands-on while training to become proficient in grounds maintenance.

The programme is delivered with Cornwall College as the training provider, leading to Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative (level 2). Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00–16:00, including college days, over 1 year 6 months.