Level 2 Apprentice Gardener

1 week ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom KEITS Training Services Ltd Full time

Duties to include:

- To maintain the Gardens at Trinity College to the highest possible standards, in tasks set out by the management team, and achieve this in a safe, environmentally sustainable and competent manner.
- To maintain a high standard of lawns within the College by using appropriate machinery within safety guidelines.
- To assist with maintenance of borders, trees, hedges, containers and pots, lawns, topiary, tools and machinery. To be able to work a height from ladders and steps and to do so in a safe manner.
- To undertake general maintenance of gardens including the tasks of mowing, pruning, digging, planting, strimming, irrigation, leafing, mulching and maintenance of paths ensuring all duties are carried out safely and to high standards.
- To highlight any garden related issues and problems within the Gardens to the relevant persons.
- All staff must adopt a responsible attitude towards health and safety and be prepared to undertake any training provided in relation to health and safety or which is identified as necessary in relation to their work.
- The work includes all aspects of gardening, and the job holder will be working outdoors in all weathers, undertaking physically demanding tasks, as well as fine detailed and repetitive maintenance work.

**Skills & Personal Qualities**
- Some basic practical gardening skills
- Basic knowledge of plants
- Some experience of operating/maintaining garden machinery (training will be given)
- An understanding of Health and Safety regulations
- Willing to work as part of a motivated team but also be capable to work on their own
- Ability to communicate clearly with confidence
- A willingness to learn
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers is essential

**Qualifications**
- GCSE qualifications, or equivalent, in English and Maths are desirable

**Future Prospects**
- Stepping-stone into unique horticultural world of College Gardens, their upkeep and their preservation to highest possible standards.

**Training Provided**
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Horticultural Landscape Operative Apprenticeship
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and onsite visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

**Things to Consider**
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- Renowned leading College in Cambridge set in fantastic grounds, lunch provided, a chance to learn from a positive and enthusiastic team with wide horticultural knowledge and experience.

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

**Salary**: £19,359.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, CB2 1TQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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