Gardener Apprentice
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Company: AVALONIAN GARDENS LTD
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Location: RG12 7BP
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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-2000029260
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Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
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Start Date: 05/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, guaranteed 37.5 hours pw, with a requirement to work extra hours when needed to reflect seasonal changes (expected 42.5 hours pw in Summer). Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Join our established garden maintenance team! We manage premium domestic sites (up to 18 acres) via the Gardeners’ Guild and designer collabs. Roles cover maintenance and soft landscaping. We provide full training and seasonal refreshers on horticultural techniques, safety, and equipment. Grow your career in beautiful surroundings!
Future Prospects
Possible permanent employment or progression to a higher level qualification.
Vacancy Detail
- Delivering precision lawn care and estate management on sites up to 18 acres.
- Executing techniques like the Chelsea chop, Hampton hack, fruit tree pruning, and hardwood cuttings.
- Assisting with planting schemes, turfing, and irrigation system installations.
- Identifying and treating common pests and diseases.
- Operating chainsaws, pressure washers, and performing general handyman repairs.
- Maintaining an organised vehicle and ensuring all tools are prepared and fuelled daily.
- Using Google Calendar and company apps to log work notes and pesticide records.
- Participating in seasonal refreshers on safety, equipment, and horticultural best practices.
Other Information
- Must be able to commute to the yard in Bracknell.
- Based in multiple addresses up to 23 miles from Bracknell.