About the job
Apprentice Mobile Grounds Operative
Apprentice Mobile Grounds Operative (Horticulture)
Pay rate - £12.21 per hour
Do you have a passion for Landscaping and Horticulture?
We have an exciting Apprenticeship opportunity in the Slough & Heathrow Airport area, working with experienced colleagues to carry out grounds maintenance to required specifications for one of our prestigious social housing partners.
You'll be working 37.5 hours a week (ranging between 7am - 3:30pm), working with us 4 days a week and from September 2025, start to attend college 1 day a week to study for level 2 in Horticulture, a course designed for those that are new to horticulture or have basic knowledge and skills.
A full Manual UK Driving Licence is desirable but not essential.
Duties during the 4 days will include:
1. Use of petrol driven equipment for Lawn Cutting & Hedge Pruning
2. Weeding and bed maintenance of existing borders
3. Shrub pruning as required
4. Litter Picking & Sweeping
5. Continuous development throughout the apprenticeship programme
We will provide in-house training covering Risk Assessment, PPE, Use of machinery, basic maintenance and safety checks
What are we looking?
6. Hard working
7. Self-motivated
8. Reliable
9. Happy to work in all weather conditions
10. IT literate (use of tablet, smart phone apps)
11. Good communication skills, both verbal and written (English)
12. A strong customer focused approach
13. Ability to implement Health and Safety requirements to ensure safe working practices
14. Full, manual UK driving license
15. Be prepared to undertake a DBS check (We cover the cost of carrying out a DBS check)
About Us
Just Ask Estate Services (est. 1973), part of the Nexgen Group, is an award-winning provider of professional Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance services to the public and private sectors. We recognise that investing in our people is our most important asset, which has enabled us to achieve 'Investors in People - Gold Standard'.