Overview
Apprentice Landscaping and Horticulture Operative – Location: City Park, The Droveway, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 7PY. Salary: £18,000. Start Date: ASAP.
At Mitie, we’re the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We’re here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.
We’re committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know by emailing us.
What you’ll be doing
* Developing core skills and knowledge in horticulture and landscape maintenance, including grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, clearing leaves, spraying, litter picking, and operating both hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
* Collaborating with experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience across a range of outdoor environments.
* Delivering additional services during winter months, such as gritting and clearing snow.
* Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, making safety and sustainability a priority in every task.
* Reporting relevant information regarding site hazards to management and operating a range of vehicles, machinery, and equipment in accordance with health and safety procedures.
* Undertaking additional training as required to continually develop your skills.
Training and qualifications
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative qualification with Grey Seal Academy, which typically takes 24 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partners to achieve this qualification, with 1-to-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and access to a team of experts for guidance and technical knowledge at your office.
Who we’re looking for
* A keen interest in your chosen field.
* A willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow with us.
* Dedication to completing your apprenticeship and developing your skills.
* Some experience in gardening or landscaping is a bonus.
Don’t have GCSEs in Maths or English yet? That’s absolutely fine. We welcome applicants at all levels and will support you to achieve any qualifications you need as part of your apprenticeship. No prior formal experience? No problem — if you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.
Benefits and development
* Virtual GP and family health support, financial wellbeing via Salary Finance (including early access to earned pay for a small fee).
* Flexible lifestyle benefits platform with Choices (extra holiday, insurance, dental, technology purchases, etc.).
* MiDeals: high street discounts, cycle-to-work, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
* Recognition through Mitie Stars with monthly prizes and an annual top prize opportunity.
About Mitie
Since 1987, Mitie has 76,000 employees and is the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients from banking and government to hospitals and schools.
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