Apprentice Horticulture and Landscape Construction Operative
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Company: HARINGTON GARDENERS
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Location: N6 5EH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000046344
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Application Deadline Date: 27/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/10/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday* 8am - 4:30pm. 1 hr unpaid lunch break. 37.5 hrs per week. *Excluding Thursday (college day) times of attendance to be determined by campus training provider.
Brief Description
Harington Gardeners is the commercial arm of an inspiring charity that empowers young people with learning differences to thrive through horticulture. You should apply if you enjoy hands-on learning in a diverse team, helping maintain and landscape prestigious gardens across prime North London locations like Highgate, Camden, and Hampstead.
Training to be Provided
- You will be required to attend college every Thursday (term time) at a Capel Manor Campus.
- You will be supported in completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horticulture or Landscape Operative (or equivalent).
- On-the-job mentoring by experienced garden operatives and support staff.
- Opportunities to gain further qualifications in first aid, manual handling, and safeguarding.
Future Prospects
- Professional Horticulturist: Step into permanent garden maintenance roles for private estates or public parks.
- Specialist Landscaper: Focus on soft or hard landscaping, from planting schemes to structural installations.
- Team Leader: Progress to supervisory roles overseeing garden crews and high-end projects.
- Heritage & Botanical Careers: Secure roles within major conservation trusts, botanical gardens, or historic properties.
- Independent Enterprise: Build your own freelance garden maintenance or boutique landscaping business.
- Supportive Community Roles: Channel your experience into horticultural therapy or mentoring programs.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with the maintenance of gardens and outdoor spaces for clients, including lawn care, pruning, planting, weeding, and general upkeep.
- Work as part of a team delivering high-quality garden services across a variety of residential and commercial sites.
- Maintain a commercial pace of work, balancing efficiency with safety and quality.
- Monitor the quality of work carried out, and report any issues, hazards, or client feedback to supervisors promptly.
- Assist in maintaining high standards across all tasks and identify areas for improvement to ensure client satisfaction.
- Work independently when required, showing initiative and reliability in completing tasks to a high standard.
- Support and encourage young people with learning difficulties in a practical, inclusive environment.
- Learn and apply safe and effective use of hand tools and horticultural machinery under supervision.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and participate in relevant training.
- Complete coursework and assessments related to the apprenticeship programme.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in clean and safe condition.
- Represent the charity positively in the community and maintain professional behaviour at all times.
Other Information
- Applicants must pass full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Basic understanding of health and safety in outdoor work environments