Purpose of the role:
Through training with the Gardens Team and training provider, acquire the skills to enable you to contribute to the development and maintenance of the gardens at Trinity Hall
Including:
- Cultivation of plants, trees and shrubs in all areas of the gardens.
- To participate in the development, maintenance and irrigation of landscaping and planting schemes.
- To work effectively with other members of the gardens team.
- To maintain turf areas.
- To be trained in the safe operation of and to operate a wide range of mowing equipment.
- Hedge and topiary cutting.
- To collect and dispose of litter in the gardens.
- To maintain and cultivate plants grown in the greenhouse and nursery.
- To clear fallen leaves.
- Maintenance of paths and paved areas, ensuring they are kept free of weeds, debris, algae, snow and ice.
- To participate in occasional watering duties at weekends.
- To work in a safe manner, complying with current health and safety legislation.
- To carry out all work required for the successful completion of the Apprenticeship Scheme.
- Any other reasonable duties required by the Head Gardener or deputy in her absence.
Desired Skills:
- Physically capable of manual work in all weathers
- Some experience of gardening (perhaps at home or with a charitable organisation)
Desired Personal Qualities:
- Willingness to learn and progress through the course of study
- Happy to shadow work closely with other team members to gain the necessary skills
- Polite, friendly and keen to assist
- Smart and tidy appearance
Desired Qualifications:
- GCSE’s in English and maths at Grade 2/E or above or equivalent qualification.
- Candidate must not already hold a level 2 or above in horticulture.
Future Prospects:
- Progression if a suitable position arises.
Things to Consider:
- This is a physically demanding apprenticeship involving manual work. You will be expected to work in all weathers.
- Uniform, wet weather gear and PPE will be provided.
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
Training:
- All training will be provided by the employer and KEITS towards the Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape operative standard.
- Training towards any functional skills required.
- You will also need to achieve Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work 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.
