Horticulture Operative Apprentice
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Company: NE COMMERCIAL LTD
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Location: Tyne and Wear, NE18 0AD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000027975
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Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm, 30 minute lunch break.
Brief Description
NE Commercial LTD are looking to expand their team by recruiting a Horticulture Operative Apprentice to learn all aspects of the duties associated with grounds maintenance.
Training to be Provided
One day per week will be allocated to training at Kirkley Hall.
Future Prospects
There is the possibility of full time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship. There is the possibility of progression to the level 3 apprenticeship alongside further training opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
Working as part of our team, you will be trained in carrying out tasks for commercial clients including:
- Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, strimming, edging lawns, hedge cutting, pruning, and planting.
- Site Care: Litter picking, clearing debris, sweeping, and maintaining hard surfaces.
- Seasonal Services: Winter maintenance, including gritting, salting, and snow removal.
- Technical Work: Maintaining and safely operating powered grounds equipment (e.g. hedge trimmers, mowers).
Other Information
- You will be expected to get involved in all aspects of the job role on a daily basis.
- Occasional weekend work may be required.
- Understand and accept sometimes the need to work in all weathers.
- You may be required to undertake physically demanding tasks.