Construction Landscaping Apprentice
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Company: CHARLES HOARE LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: KIDLINGTON, OX5 3JQ
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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-2000056711
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Application Deadline Date: 06/11/2026
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Start Date: 16/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30
Brief Description
Fancy working outdoors, getting stuck in and learning something new? Join our friendly team as a Construction Landscaping Apprentice and learn practical skills while working on great landscaping projects.
Training to be Provided
You'll work alongside our experienced landscaping team while completing a Level 2 Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship.
You'll learn the practical skills needed to work in landscape construction, including site preparation, setting out, paving, walls, fencing, drainage and other landscaping features, alongside the wider skills covered by the apprenticeship.
You are required to attend all apprenticeship workshops, training sessions and assessments as arranged by the training provider. You must complete the required off-the-job training and keep an accurate record of your training and learning activities as part of your apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll have gained practical skills and a recognised qualification that can help you take your next step in a career in landscaping.
Vacancy Detail
You'll be working alongside experienced members of the team and learning on the job. Your day-to-day work will include:
- Carry out general building and landscaping works, including brickwork, blockwork, walls, steps, foundations and concrete works
- Help prepare and clear sites before work starts, including digging, excavation, moving soil and preparing the ground
- Prepare foundations, sub-bases and areas ready for construction and landscaping work
- Measure, set out and check levels accurately using plans, measurements and instructions
- Assist with laying paving, slabs, stone and other hard surfaces, including paths, patios and raised beds
- Build and assist with walls, steps, paths, patios and other outdoor structures
- Help with fencing, edging, drainage and other general external building and landscaping work
- Mix and prepare materials such as concrete and mortar, ensuring materials are used correctly
- Use hand tools, machinery and other equipment safely and correctly as training and experience develops
- Move, organise and look after materials, tools and equipment on site
- Work alongside the wider landscaping and building team to help keep projects running efficiently and to a high standard
- Help with planting, turfing and soil preparation when required as part of the wider landscaping work
- Take care when working at clients’ homes and gardens and maintain a professional approach at all times
- Keep work areas, tools, machinery and equipment clean, tidy and organised
- Report any damaged or faulty tools, machinery or equipment to your supervisor
- Follow all Company health and safety procedures, site requirements and use the correct PPE
- Take direction from your supervisor and work as part of the wider team
- Attend apprenticeship training and complete the required coursework, practical training and assessments
- Carry out other reasonable site, building and landscaping duties as required
Other Information
- A full UK driving licence is required for this role, as you will be travelling to different landscaping projects across Oxfordshire, or mode of transport to the yard
- Enjoy being outside and working in all weather conditions