Horticulture Apprentice at Cayton Park Stud

1 month ago


Reading, United Kingdom Apprenticeships at Berkshire College of Agriculture Full time

An exciting opportunity working Full-Time as a Horticulture Apprentice working for Cayton Park Stud a private estate and stud in the Berkshire area. You will be assisting with all aspects of tending to the private gardens.

**Employer**
- Cayton Park Stud_

Cayton Park Stud is a private estate and Stud based in the Berkshire area.

**What will the apprentice be doing?**

Cayton Park has an exciting opportunity working as a Full-Time Apprentice Gardener working on their private estate in the Berkshire area. They are looking for employees who take pride in their work, have a good eye for detail, are motivated, reliable, hard working, and enthusiastic.

The job will consist of the following tasks amongst others:

- General garden maintenance
- Cutting grass
- Hedge Trimming and pruning
- Leaf blowing
- Planting
- Weeding

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**
- Day release into college at Berkshire College of Agriculture campus based near Maidenhead
- Learners will work through their E-Portfolio throughout their programme and will have an independent end point assessment at the end of their programme
- Maths and English functional Skills may be required dependent on GCSE grades, these are a part of your day release to college if required
- Emergency First Aid - Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
- Level 2 Standard Horticulture Operative Qualification

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

Possibility of a full-time role available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

**Working week**

Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Total hours per week: 40 hours a week

**Desired skills and personal qualities**
- Reliable
- Motivated
- Positive attitude
- Keen to learn

**Qualifications**
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 / C or above) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or above) desirable

**Things to consider**

This is a physically demanding role and you will be working outside in all weathers. You must be able to get to work, as no public transport is available.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £6.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Why do you want to work in the Horticulture industry?
- What work experience have you undertaken?

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Cayton Park Stud



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