Apprentice Gardener Insite Management Services Limited

Fairlawne is a private estate so this is a very special role for the right person. The position would suit someone with some gardening knowledge (perhaps looking after their own garden or allotment), but if you have a passion for gardens and nature we will give you the training you need to become a fully qualified Horticulturist.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

    The pay during year one is between £16,000 - £18,000 per year, depending on experience.

  • Working week

    Four days a week 8am - 5pm (Fairlawne) and one day per week 9am - 4pm (College)

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    21 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000259691

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance of the gardens and grounds and conduct a range of garden and landscape tasks.  You will need to be comfortable working alongside a team and be willing to take direction on tasks.  As this is a family estate the candidate must understand the need for privacy and confidentiality.  The candidate should demonstrate a natural personality that is polite but friendly.

  • Maintenance of borders and lawns
  • Weeding and deadheading
  • hedge cutting and strimming
  • Assisting with greenhouse management and maintenance
  • Assisting in the Kitchen Garden; planting, caring and harvesting produce
  • Mowing lawn care with a variety of equipment 
  • Using tractors and mounted equipment after relevent training

The training you will be getting

  • You will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture & Landscape Operative Qualification
  • The apprenticeship will last aprroximately 24 months, where 1 day a week you will study at Hadlow College from 9am to 4pm

  • For the horticulture or landscape construction operative, the qualification required is:

    (Core) Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course

    (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City and Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides

    (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Hand Held Equipment OR City and Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment

    (Landscaping construction) City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines or Lantra Abrasive Wheel Machines Course

Horticulture or landscape construction operative / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Once qualified, you have the choice to become a full time gardenener and a full-time job is available at the end of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Physical fitness, Enthusiastic, Reliable

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential

Things to consider

This role involves working outdoors all year round in all weathers Location is Shipbourne in Kent

About the employer

Fairlawne is a private estate so this is a very special role for the right person. The beautiful grounds consist of approx. 50 acres including formal lawned gardens, topiary, a kitchen garden, glasshouses, real tennis court, swimming pool and a woodland area.

Employer

Insite Management Services Limited

Address

Fairlawn

Fairlawn, Shipbourne

Tonbridge

TN11 9PT

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Training

Training provider

NORTH KENT COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

John Eves

johneves@northkent.ac.uk

01322629400

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape construction operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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