Assistant Gardener Apprentice at Flamingo Gardens
10 hours ago
An exciting opportunity for an individual to join a reputable and growing garden management team, taking part in all varied general maintenance duties under the guidance and supervision of the Head Gardener at properties in the local area.
**Employer**
FLAMINGO GARDENS HORTICULTURE LIMITED
Flamingo Gardens is a well-regarded and rapidly growing company, providing premier garden maintenance in Henley, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead, Marlow, Windsor, High Wycombe and the surrounding areas.
**Vacancy description**
Responsibilities and duties include:
Mowing, fertilizing, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, pressure-washing and more.
**Training to be provided**
- Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Operative Apprenticeship
- Weekly day release into BCA College
- End point assessment at the end of programme
- Maths and English may be required dependent on GCSE results or equivalent qualifications
**Working week**
Monday-Friday (excluding day release into college), 8am-3.30pm, occasional weekend overtime available as option. Total hours per week: 37.5.
**Desired skills**
- Fluent in English with good communication skills
- A genuine interest in gardens, working outdoors and horticulture
**Personal qualities**
- Enthusiastic
- Positive attitude
- Keen to improve their knowledge and skills
- Punctual
- Very presentable
- A genuine interest in gardens, working outdoors and horticulture
**Desired qualifications**
Studying/have studied a horticultural course
**Future prospects**
**Things to consider**
Role requires being on your feet for most of the day, carrying handheld machinery, walking, bending over and occasional lifting.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship
**Salary**: £318.75 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to work in the horticulture industry?
- What work experience have you undertaken?
Reference ID: Flamingo Gardens Horticulture Limited
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