Horticulture Apprenticeship
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Company: HILLTOP COUNTRY HOUSE EVENTS LIMITED
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Location: MACCLESFIELD, SK10 4ED
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,560.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000026384
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: To be confirmed at interview.
Brief Description
As an apprentice gardener, you will help maintain the high standards and immaculate aesthetics of the formal gardens at a prestigious wedding venue in the heart of Cheshire. The job will involve the upkeep of fine turf, mixed ornamental borders, hedges, topiary and woodland management.
Training to be Provided
Reaseheath College.
Future Prospects
This career path provides a debt-free route from hands-on maintenance into high-level supervisory roles. After qualifying, you will move from a trainee status to a professional gardener with earning potential and responsibility level increasing significantly. Skilled horticulturists are in demand across diverse roles like heritage conservation, private or public estates or botanical institutions.
Vacancy Detail
- Plant care and maintenance -planting, weeding and pruning to keep them healthy and tidy
- Turf management – mowing, edging and feeding lawns to ensure a high-quality finish
- Maintaining hedges and topiary
- Pest and disease control – identify garden issues and apply appropriate organic treatment
- Tool and machinery use and maintenance – operating and maintaining equipment like hedge trimmers, leaf blowers and strimmers safely
- Plant identification – studying a wide variety of species to understand their specific growth habits and seasonal needs
- Garden design – helping to improve the gardens with new planting schemes
- Plant propagation including taking cuttings and seed sowing