Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking charity dedicated to inspiring a passion for gardening. As a Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprentice, you will engage in hands-on horticultural practices while working alongside experienced teams in a beautiful garden setting. This role not only offers the chance to develop essential skills in gardening and customer care but also provides training at Plumpton College, fostering a strong network among apprentices. If you are passionate about plants and eager to learn in a supportive environment, this apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Physical fitness is crucial for practical work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out practical horticultural work across different garden types.
• Interact with garden visitors and collaborate with various teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Physical fitness

Job description

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Learning Provider

Delivered by PLUMPTON COLLEGE

Employer

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Vacancy Description

• Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons
• Spend time with each of the garden teams, working across a range of garden types (formal and informal ornamental)
• Work with staff from different areas of the Harlow Carr site and interact with the garden visitors

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprentice

Employer Description: As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.

Vacancy Location: RHS Garden Harlow Carr, 2 Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 4

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000294953

Key Dates

Apply From: 10/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-03-01 23:59:59

Interview Begin From: TBD

Possible Start Date: 2025-08-01

Training

Training to be Provided

• Training takes place at Plumpton College, West Sussex, so the applicant must be prepared to travel away from home up to 4 weeks per year
• Up to 4 residential weeks on site and 3 weeks online as block release per year
• All Horticulture Operative Apprentices from the 5 RHS gardens train at college together and so build up a great network over the course of 2 years

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

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