Apprentice - Horticulture

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations.

As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Apprentice - Horticulture

Fixed term contract for 24 months

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Starting Salary Year 1:
£15,974

40 hours per week

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship programme gives you a hands-on experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, Dundee and Angus College.

You'll work towards a Level 2 nationally recognised qualification in Horticulture. As well as gaining experience in the workplace, you'll be supported by 'off-the-job' training at college. This helps provide a route or pathway to further skills, opportunities, and progression. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship

What will you do?
You will work in the Aberdeen region.

This opportunity will give you a chance to earn valuable practical experience in Horticulture and enable you to learn the customer service skills needed to build a career in the industry.

What skills and abilities do I need to have?
- and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;

• A minimum of two National 5s, or equivalent, in Maths and in English
• A keen interest in horticulture and landscaping
• Enjoy getting stuck into physical work

Why work for us?
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group's organisations.

As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Ready to join us?

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package.

The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 24 days annual leave
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme

Closing Date:
June

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Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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