Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative
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Company: KRINKELS UK LIMITED
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Location: Lincoln, LN6 3QY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,436.80 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000038248
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Working days will be discussed at interview. Typical working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, although this may vary depending on operational and seasonal requirements.
Brief Description
As a Horticulture Operative Apprentice, you will support the maintenance and improvement of outdoor spaces through grounds maintenance and amenity horticulture. You will develop practical skills in turf care, planting, hedge maintenance and site presentation while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Training to be Provided
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.
The typical delivery model is 4 days per week in the workplace and 1-day per week dedicated to off-the-job training, which will include college attendance and apprenticeship learning activities.
Learning Will Take place at our Riseholme Campus.
Riseholme Showground Campus Horncastle Lane North Carlton LN1 2ZR.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to secure a full-time permanent role within the company’s team of 60 employees based at the Hykeham, Lincoln depot.
Vacancy Detail
As a Horticulture Operative Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced staff to help maintain high standards across grounds, landscaped areas and cemetery spaces.
Duties will include:
- Carrying out grounds' maintenance and amenity horticulture tasks
- Maintaining shrubs, flowers, lawns and turf areas to a high standard
- Assisting with planting and seasonal bedding displays
- Supporting hedge cutting and general vegetation management
- Carrying out litter and leaf collection and emptying litter bins
- Cleaning and maintaining site ancillaries and public areas
- Assisting with cemetery and burial ground maintenance
- Supporting burial services where required
- Using horticultural tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Following health and safety procedures and safe working practices at all times
You will develop practical skills in horticulture, grounds maintenance and site presentation while working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Other Information
This is a physically active, hands-on role that involves regular walking, outdoor working and manual handling tasks across multiple sites in Lincoln. Candidates should be physically fit and prepared for practical work in all weather conditions. A willingness to work towards driving Category B vehicles would be advantageous. While the Hykeham depot is easily accessible by train and cycle, travel between sites will be required using teamwork vehicles.