Apprentice Gardener

Qualis Group, LLc.; Steele (AL); On-site; USD 18,951 - 23,163; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Perkbox discounts

Professional development

Bonus up to 15% of salary

7% pension contributions

Life Insurance 4x salary

Bupa Cash plan

Job summary

Qualis Property Solutions is offering an Apprentice Gardener role on council land, with a structured learning path across general grounds maintenance. You will work 38 hours a week, attend Capel Manor College one day per week, and earn £15,808 in the first year of the apprenticeship.

You will gain hands-on skills in mowing, hedge work, pruning, beds, weeding and safety practices, supported by experienced colleagues and a national qualification pathway.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• A positive attitude and commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• Basic IT skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• You will be placed alongside experienced gardeners to enhance the grounds maintenance service and ensure that the work carried out is high quality and achieves contractual objectives
• You will learn and carry out general ground’s maintenance and horticultural duties including grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning, flower bed maintenance, weeding, chemical application and over-marking of sports areas. There will also be an opportunity to learn how to use the ride on mowers/ tractors subject to a full driving licence
• You will be taught relevant health and safety guidelines and safe working practices and ensure that they are always observed including the wearing of appropriate PPE.

Skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Good communication

Organisational abilities

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of general gardening duties within a ground’s maintenance environment. The work is carried out on council owned land including playing fields, cemeteries, highway verges, sheltered housing sites and playgrounds.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of general gardening duties within a ground’s maintenance environment. The work is carried out on council owned land including playing fields, cemeteries, highway verges, sheltered housing sites and playgrounds.

Salary expectations, from £15,808 per annum in first year of apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities

You will be placed alongside experienced gardeners to enhance the grounds maintenance service and ensure that the work carried out is high quality and achieves contractual objectives

You will learn and carry out general ground’s maintenance and horticultural duties including grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning, flower bed maintenance, weeding, chemical application and over-marking of sports areas. There will also be an opportunity to learn how to use the ride on mowers/ tractors subject to a full driving licence

You will be taught relevant health and safety guidelines and safe working practices and ensure that they are always observed including the wearing of appropriate PPE.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• A positive attitude and commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• Basic IT skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

Working Arrangements

This role is offered on attending college at Capel Manor one day a week. It is a 38-hour working week (including a day release to college)

Why Join Us?

Are you looking to start your career at Qualis Property Solutions and earn while you learn?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to join our team at Qualis Property Solutions.

This role offers hands-on experience, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference in your community.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced colleagues, gain practical skills and knowledge while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Benefits Of An Apprenticeship At Qualis

• Wellbeing support including employee assistance programme
• Qualis pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Perkbox discounts & wellbeing perks
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to earn a performance related cash bonus of up 15% of salary
• Pension scheme contributions set at 7% of salary
• Life Insurance cover at 4 x your annual salary
• Bupa Cash plan