Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative - Horticulture Level 2
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Company: OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED
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Location: WR2 4SN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000021351
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Application Deadline Date: 19/04/2026
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Start Date: 03/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm, 7.30am start in the winter
Brief Description
You will be working in all weathers and in close proximity to the public and other site employees. As an Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will assist the teams of Grounds Maintenance Operatives in ensuring that the sites are maintained to the highest possible standards in accordance with good horticulture practice.
Training to be Provided
- Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship Level 2
- Functional Skills where required
Future Prospects
The aim is to offer a permanent position once the apprenticeship is successfully completed.
Vacancy Detail
Working towards an Level 2 in Horticulture over 2 years of on the job and supported learning, conducted both on and off site and online with a dedicated tutor and wider training provided through on the job training.
This is an ideal role to start your career in the Horticultural industry learning all the required skills and practices to become a qualified Gardener Skills and experiences: The successful candidate will possess some or all the following skills:
- Educational Certificates to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and English grammar
- Effective oral and written communication skills necessary to meet the duties of the post
- Experience of a customer servicing role or training will be an advantage
- An interest in working in a park or landscape environment
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to develop new skills in horticulture and a willingness to learn about plants and landscaping
- Aptitude to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public
- Ability to establish and sustain good working relationship within a team environment
Other Information
You must be happy to work outside in all weather conditions. The salary stated is for 18-20 years old £10.00 an hour 16 -17 years old - £7.55 an hour 21+ years old £12.21 an hour.