Apprentice Horticulture and Landscape Operative
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Company: AESSEAL PLC
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Location: South Yorkshire, S60 1BZ
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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-2000028088
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Application Deadline Date: 04/05/2026
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Start Date: 08/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, occasional weekend work may be required.
Brief Description
To join the facilities team and to be responsible for housekeeping and upkeep of the outdoor areas at our Rotherham sites.
Training to be Provided
- This apprenticeship includes on‑site learning combined with off‑the‑job training delivered either at Barnsley College or at your workplace
- You will work towards achieving the Level 2 Horticulture and Landscaping Operative qualification
Future Prospects
- To be discussed on completion of Apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Principal Accountabilities:
- Maintaining the site landscaping to a high standard
- Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers
- Operating and maintaining hand and power tools
- Operating and maintaining lawn mowing and other equipment
- Keeping grounds free from litter and debris
- Weeding
- Watering of lawns, trees and plants
- Leaf and debris blowing and collecting
- General DIY tasks as required from time to time
- Jet washing slabs, building etc
- Snow clearing and gritting in winter months
- Able to work flexibly and some overtime where required
- The role involves frequent standing, walking, reaching and carrying
- Some care of the wildlife on site may be required (eg; hedgehogs/bees/rabbits)
- Maintain an area where biodiversity is of key importance
Other Information
- This role involves working outside for the majority of the time, all year