Apprentice Landscape Gardener

DMW Landscapes Ltd based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire are looking for an Apprentice Landscape Gardener for an immediate start. College will begin in January 2024.

Do you have a love for the outdoors and an interest in horticulture?
Are you looking to start your career in landscape gardening with the opportunity of creating and maintaining beautiful gardens?

We have a great opportunity available for an apprentice to join our team with on the job learning in all aspects of landscape gardening. Our experienced team will provide training and guidance throughout.
You will attend Abingdon and Witney College - Common Leys Campus near Witney to obtain your horticulture qualification.

Qualifications to be achieved
- Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths - if required
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
- Level 2 principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
- Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment

Experience not necessary

**Key skills to include**:

- Must have an interest in gardening / plants / landscaping / design
- Willing and eager to learn with a positive attitude to all work.
- Must be punctual, good at communicating and working under instruction from Directors and Supervisors.
- Must be willing to work in all weathers.

**Personal qualities**:

- Reliable and punctual with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
- Ability to take instructions and work dependably within a small team.
- Have a polite manner and show respect to all customers and clients alike.
- Take responsibility and ownership of all that you do and be accountable for results.
- Physically fit as the job role is very active.
- Love of the outdoors
- Be committed to your studies and learning
- Have a good work ethic

**Benefits**:

- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Onsite parking
- Company Pension
- Weekly Pay
- Good quality uniform provided
- Company Events
- We'll support you with the tools and training you need to develop yourself personally and professionally

Be physically fit due to the nature of the job and be comfortable working outside in all conditions.

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

Pay: From £256.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Can you get to Faringdon, Oxfordshire for 7am Monday to Friday? and Can you get to Abingdon & Witney - Common Leys campus near Witney on the days you are required to attend?
- Tell us a bit about your hobbies and interests

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2024