Horticulture Apprentice

Purpose of Post:

To carry out horticultural maintenance tasks within Golders Hill Park and the Hill Garden and Pergola in accordance with good horticultural practice for the enjoyment, recreation and safety of visitors. To learn amenity horticulture in a public open space environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Garden Maintenance:

• To undertake general grass cutting, hedge cutting, irrigation, edge- strimming, pruning, annual seasonal bedding, weeding and clearance/maintenance of drains/gulleys/ponds, under supervision


• To undertake basic repair, maintenance and installation of fences/barriers/gates/bollards and the repair, maintenance & installation of seats, signs, paths and bins, under supervision


• Use basic hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment under supervision


• To pick up litter and dispose of it safely using a litter picker and emptying bins including bag removal and bag replacement


• Sweeping footpaths so as to keep the park in a clean and tidy condition at all times


• To learn and assist the gardeners and team leaders with hard and soft landscaping projects, including the preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, planting, including trees/shrubs and other general landscaping operations

Communication and Responsibilities:

• To attend regular staff meetings and learn about the site-specific project meetings as appropriate


• To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team and with other employees, Team Leaders and external agencies


• To attend Capel Manor College one day per week as part of the City of London Corporation Apprenticeship Programme, and complete course work and examinations in a timely manner and to the best of your ability

Customer Care:

• To provide a visible presence to engender a sense of well-being for visitors and to speak with members of the public to ensure they are aware of the work of the park


• To assist in promoting the park to local schools, colleges and other park user groups

Health & Safety and Other Matters:

• To ensure that you observe departmental safety procedures and use safe working practices, specifically regarding PPE, and adherence to COSHH and Risk Assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your Supervisor/Team Leader


• Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties


• Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post


• To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested, appropriate to the grade