Gardening Landscaper Apprentice
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Company: Giles Landscapes CMS Ltd
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Location: Cambridge, CB21 6GP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Between £11,544.00 and £14,430.00 per year
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Sector: Horticulture
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Ref: VAC-12711
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2023
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Start Date: 31/07/2023
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday- flexible hours between 06:45am-8:00am- 3:45pm-4:00pm
Brief Description
Do you enjoy working outside? Are you more of a hands on learner? Do you want to learn new skills within Gardening and Landscaping? Apply now!
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths or equivalent.
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
Hard working
Reliable
Skills Required
Good team working skills
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
Successful applicants will become part of growing team, be able to take lead roles of specific building or tasks and benefit for further training through the company if they have shown hard work and dedication, all potentially leading to site supervisor roles. Future training in mobile assess platforms, chainsaws, wood chippers, tree surgery, landscaping and other machinery training all considered for the successful applicant.
Vacancy Detail
Giles Landscapes CMS has over 30 years experience delivering landscaping services within the commercial and public sector. They specialise in hard and soft landscaping and maintenance for business parks, superstores, retail parks, hospitals, government sites and public parks. Giles Landscapes CMS has completed many high profile projects, including the award-winning Gunpowder Park, designed by the lead consultant of the Olympic Park design team, LDA Design.
As a Gardener Landscaper Apprentice, you will assist in the with the general horticultural & landscape maintenance of a prestigious science/innovation park. You will work within a team of 2/3 people working on various duties around the park. The science park is a busy area with lots of green spaces, planting areas, lakes, car parks and road that all require maintenance so that the park looks at its best all year round. Part of the role will include grass cutting, strimming, leaf clearing, litter picking, pruning, hedge cutting, planting and wood chipping. You will also assist with tree surgery, new landscaping projects, shrub clearance and gritting,
Staff benefits include flexible working hours and additional hours are available if the candidate wanted to earn some extra money. Personal, Protection Equipment (PPE) such as boots, warm clothing and jackets will be provided by the company.
Other Information
*Please note that the college attendance will start in September, but there may be an opportunity to start working before this time*
This role is outside, all year, all conditions. The team are busy through out the year, work load varies seasonally and often requires working in all weathers. Applicants must take this into consideration when applying. Warm cloths and wet weather layers are provided.
There are good transport links to the location.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.
Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.