Gardener and Grounds Maintenance Apprentice Level 2

This is an opportunity to achieve a qualification and skills in horticulture, while gaining practical experience alongside other horticulturists. Duties include carrying out all aspects of soft landscaping.

Summary

Carry out all soft landscaping tasks.

Practice safe systems of work.

Ensure all tools are stored correctly.

Contribute fully to team working.

Undertake all aspects of commercial soft landscaping.

Have the desire to learn and become an asset to the company and themselves.

Within in this vacancy, you will also be required to complete the following: Soil Preparation, Planting, Mulching, Tree Planting, and Turfing & Seeding.

Operating small machinery e.g. Rotovators and Tillers.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Functional skills level 1 is a requirement for this qualification with support for learners who don’t have the equivalent grade 2, However working to level 2 will be put in place.

Future prospects

A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship / training

Things to consider

This is a physical role working in all weathers outdoors. The work at times is physical so fitness is essential. Must be able to get the site to start the day. Due to the use of site machinery candidates must be 18 years old or over. Ideally you will hold a drivers licence or be in the process of obtaining one.

Training to be provided

Full Level 2 Horticultural apprenticeship, training delivered in the workplace

Level 2 Horticultural Qualification

Functional skills if applicable

First aid qualification

About the employer

Nurture Group Limited - Winnersh Triangle

The Nurture Group is a multi-award-winning, nationwide service provider encompassing five well established brands, delivering ‘one stop’ integrated services to a diverse client base across the UK.

Nurture Landscapes provides Grounds Maintenance, Interior & Exterior Plant Displays and Winter Gritting to clients predominantly within the corporate sector.

Gavin Jones Ltd provides landscape construction services to commercial and private clients and landscape maintenance services largely to the commercial sector, but also including government and MOD sites, public open spaces, and university campus estates.

Nurture Pest Control provides pest solutions and prevention services to both commercial and domestic customers, and are of the UK’s leading pest control companies.

Gristwood & Toms delivers expert arboricultural services, offering specialist tree care and management.

Tivoli, since joining the Nurture Group in October 2024, continues its legacy as one of the UK’s most respected providers of landscape and grounds maintenance services. Offering a comprehensive range of services, Tivoli deliveres high-quality, sustainable solutions that enhance green spaces and nurture biodiversity.

Our clients span across a diverse and broad range of disciplines, from corporate headquarters, science parks, shopping centres, business and industrial parks, to leisure facilities, schools, sporting venues, hotels, universities, public open spaces and the public sector.

As a carbon neutral business in compliance with the global PAS 2060 standard, the group has been successful in nurturing lasting relationships with its customers, colleagues and supply partners.

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