Apprentice Gardener
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Salary: circa £20,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Fixed term 24-month apprenticeship: a full-time, all-year round role
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07.30 16.30 hours
Closing Date: Friday 21 November 2025
The school is a leading coeducational independent school located on a picturesque 250-acre campus in Surrey. Established in 1611, they are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. Their core values of kindness and belonging are fundamental to their thriving community.
The Role
The School seeks to appoint an Apprentice Gardener to help undertake the day-to-day maintenance of gardens and amenity areas, in line with the maintenance plan and to ensure high standards are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
* To undertake routine preparation and maintenance of gardens and amenity areas, using sound horticultural practices, to ensure the grounds are highly presentable at all times.
* To undertake a wide range of manual horticultural operations, of a physical nature, to include plant selection, propagation, cultivation, planting and nursery work.
* To operate a range of modern turf machinery, ensuring vehicles and equipment used by yourself and others are regularly maintained, in accordance with routine operating requirements.
* To operate a range of powered hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters and lawn mowers.
* To safely move materials and plants around the estate.
* To undertake a range of horticultural operations such as spreading fertiliser (granular or liquid) and weed control.
* To maintain hedges around the estate.
* In autumn/winter ensure leaves are cleared and disposed of.
* To clear snow and apply salt in icy conditions during the winter months.
* To undertake a range of tree and woodland maintenance operations.
* To maintain and repair boundary and internal fences as and when required.
* To operate a range of modern turf machinery, ensuring vehicles and equipment used by yourself and others are regularly maintained, in accordance with routine operating requirements.
Skills and Qualifications
* Must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above including both Maths and English or a vocational qualification Level 1 plus GCSE Grade
* E/2 or above in both Maths and English
* A can-do attitude and a readiness to work
* Physically fit as this role requires extensive manual handling
* Able to understand and follow instructions
* Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
* Thrives on attention to detail and a completer-finisher
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Enjoys teamwork and is a team player
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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