Apprentice gardener

Number of Hours: Average 8-hour days. This will change seasonally. Winter months will be shorter, and summer months slightly longer. Lunch break length: 30 minutes. Start Time: 8.30am. Finish Time: 5.30pm. 40 hours a week2 yearsCommunication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

The candidate must consider how they will reliably commute to either Beare Green or Dorking.

This role will require apprentices to work outside all year round and in all weathers. In very wet or snowy weather it may not be possible to work. We are looking for someone with an interest in and passion for gardening and horticulture. Physically fit and willing to learn. You must be friendly and approachable with a pleasant demeanour. You will be client-facing the majority of the time, so this is very important. We also need someone reliable, trustworthy, punctual and hardworking. Working hours will vary with the seasons.

After this apprenticeship

There will definitely be the opportunity for a full-time position once the apprenticeship is completed. With a wage increase to reflect the value we have for you and the acknowledgement of the work gone into your apprenticeship.