Annual wage £12,646.40 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week 9.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, day release on Thursday. Please discuss working hours at interview. Total hours per week: 38.00 Expected duration 21 Months Possible start date 13 May 2024 Date posted 16 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000245156 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The apprentice will be required to carry out grounds maintenance work at local schools, doctors surgeries, private business and residential properties. This is a physically demanding role, including tasks such as: Mowing. Hedging (sometimes at height). Both hard and soft landscaping, fencing, joinery walling. Site clearance and occasional property maintenance. In Winter we are involved with gritting and snow clearing. This company has been operating for 28 years and as a member of the team we would expect you to work to a high standard and maintain a good level of customer service. You must be comfortable working outside in all weathers. All machinery is provided. Due to the nature of the role and location you will be required to undertake a full DBS check. Starting wage is the apprenticeship minimum with an opportunity to earn a performance pay rise during the apprenticeship. The training you will be getting Horticulture or Landscape Operative Standard. Maths and English Functional skills if required Pesticides: Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance OR Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides First Aid at Work qualification Training by day release at Shipley College What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship The employer is looking to offer the apprentice a full time position on a successful completion of the apprenticeship with opportunities to continue developing their horticulture skills Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Desired GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3) Desired Things to consider Please ensure you have researched the role, employer, Shipley College and are able to travel to both. All applicants will be asked to supply a current horticulture targeted CV and attend an apprenticeship guidance session at Shipley college. Applicants may be asked to sit a skills assessment to support their application.