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Gardener Apprentice
Gardener Apprentice
, Apply From: 23/07/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Employer
Brighton and Hove City Council
Vacancy Description
* You will gain knowledge in all areas of horticultural operations, for example, mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, rotovating, site preparation, turfing, seeding and weeding
* You will also learn customer service skills as well as gaining invaluable experience in the workplace in applying and putting this learning into practice
* You will build and develop inclusive working relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders from all diverse backgrounds
* You will work within a supportive team to meet the requirements of the service
* Additionally, you will learn how to assist in more advanced horticultural operations for example, pruning, planting, bedding, compaction reduction and potentially design
* You will develop skills to identify the most common horticultural pests and diseases and determine and carry out an appropriate method of eradication, in line with current legislation
* You will learn how to assemble sports equipment safely and assist with marking out sports pitches
* You will learn how to identify hazards and take remedial action and report hazards to the Team Leader
* You will also follow Health and Safety policies, procedures and risk assessments
* You will be taught how to carry out playground inspections and maintain reports to satisfactory agreed standards
* You will learn how to complete pre-use checks and basic maintenance on tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles to ensure they are in good and safe working order
* You will comply with Health and Safety regulations and report any defects to the Team Leader
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Gardener Apprentice
Employer Description
We are one of the largest employers in Sussex employing around 8,000 staff who deliver more than 700 services to local residents. Working for us is more than just a job. It’s all about making a real difference to people’s everyday lives. We firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and it’s important to us that they are happy, healthy and productive at work. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits.
Vacancy Location
Hove Park BN3 6BG
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000332298
Key Dates
Apply From
23/07/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-08-04 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-10-01 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
* The Intermediate Horticultural Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship is run by Plumpton College who are responsible for supporting you with your learning, online recording of evidence of competence, off the job training and carrying out assessments of competence in roles using various machines and tools etc
* If necessary, you'll complete Functional Skills in English and maths
* Your work experience will be linked to the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the apprenticeship standard and once you are competent in all these areas you will take an independently monitored End Point Assessment before successfully completing
* You will receive additional support if required, from a nominated workplace mentor, throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship
* Delivery is weekly, alternating between virtual and face to face at Plumpton College, so you would need to be able to travel to Plumpton College
* Further learning will occur in the workplace
Learning Provider
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Skills Required
Communication skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePhysical fitness
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