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Summary
To join the team and learn all the aspects of landscape gardening.
Annual wage
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 05 January
Duration
2 Years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Landscape Construction Skills:
- Use hand and power tools
- Build landscape features and structures
- Prepare sites and materials
- Construct steps, walls and vertical features
- Being involved in fitting drainage for landscaping
- Construct paved feature for example path, patio or shed bases, laying bases and finishing
Where you’ll work
2 NEW COTTAGES
BARTON END
HORSLEY
GL6 0QF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Your training course
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
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Your training plan
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.
The apprentice will attend college 1-day per month to our Horizon 38 Construction campus.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 3-9*)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Difficult work location, so apprentice will need to start work at company main address. Postcode GL6 0QF.
About this company
Goldenstones are very proud to have been trading for over 25 years, we are multi award winning landscapers who take absolute pride in making your dream garden come true.
After this apprenticeship
A permanent position will be discussed upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship.