Grounds Maintenance Apprentice
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Company: Hislop & Co Horticulture Ltd
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Location: Hitchin, SG5 2ES
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,770.00 per year
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Sector: Horticulture
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Ref: VAC-12368
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2022
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Start Date: 05/09/2022
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday- Friday 9 paid hours per day (paid hour for lunch)
Brief Description
Do you want to work for a reputable company? Do you want to work in different client settings across different areas? Do you want to receive free memberships to gardens across the UK AND receive free training? Apply now!
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291375
Personal Qualities
Enthusiasm and a genuine interest in horticulture
Committed to learning and delivering a great service
Good attention to detail
Skills Required
Able to work as part of a team
Reliable
Hard working
Willing to be focused on delivering a great service
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Apprenticeship in either Horticulture or Landscape Operative. Plus: Emegency First Aid at Work, Level 2 Safe use of handling and application of pesticides, Functional Skills in English & maths (if required). You will also study a range of topics to include: Health and Safety, Business Skills, Machinery, Plant and Soil Science, Plant health
Future Prospects
Hislop & Co invest heavily in their staff with ongoing training and development plans. Career progression is a very real prospect for their apprentices.
Previous apprentices on this scheme have progressed into roles such as Assistant and Team Leader.
Vacancy Detail
Hislop & Co Horticulture Ltd was founded in 2005. Their focus has always been, and continues to be, reliability, attention to detail, and a friendly, personable yet professional and knowledgeable service. Their broad client base includes private and public companies, estate and land agents, independent schools, prestigious hotels, business parks and property management companies.
Hislop & Co staff benefits include attending regular breakfast and BBQ events, sick pay up to 4 days a year, extensive first aid training. free Royal Horticultural Society membership to attend RHS grounds across the UK and up to 3 RHS workshops a year such as seasonal tree pruning and fruit tree pruning,
Part of your role will be work alongside their experienced, friendly and knowledgeable garden and grounds maintenance teams cutting grass, pruning and maintaining plant health, leaf blowing, hedge trimming, planting, garden and grounds maintenance and pressure washing.
Other Information
Candidates must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check
Due to the company's location, please consider your transport
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. This is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed.