Horticulture Operative Apprentice
(West Northants Norse Group Ltd)

We are looking to have an apprentice to start with us to learn all aspects of the ground’s maintenance role.

Duties will include but not limited to;

• All types of grass cutting
• strimming
• edging
• weeding
• selective pruning
• weed spraying
• litter picking
• hedge shaping/cutting, planting.

Desired Skills and Qualities

• Hard working
• Team player
• Eager to learn

Desired Qualifications 

• GCSE’s, or equivalents in maths and English are desired but not essential

Future Prospects

• Once the course has been passed there is a good chance of being taken on full time as a Skilled Grounds Maintenance Operative.

Training 

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship.
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
• You will also need to achieve Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid and Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance or Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides before undertaking the End Point Assessment.

Things to consider

• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• Due to the popularity of our vacancies, you may not hear if you have been unsuccessful.