Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship
SOUND SITE SERVICES LTD · Lostwithiel, PA22 0AX
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
The team at Sound site Services are excited to be offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to join them as a Horticulture and Landscaping Operative Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the industry and learn new skills.
The work
Working in a small team you will be caring for the grounds maintenance on our clients premises. You will move from site to site during the day in a company vehicle.
This includes:
- Grass cutting via a pedestrian or a ride on lawnmower
- Strimming
- Weed control
- Hedge cutting
- Litter picking
- Working safely following the Site Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Full training and supervision will be given for the job role and for the use and care of the machines.
What you come out with
There are opportunities for a full time position after completion of the Apprenticeship Programme and then possible progression opportunities to a Team Leader Position in the future.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Problem solving
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English D/C
- Essential · GCSE Maths D/3
Things to consider
Reliable travel arrangements to the site and to college do need to be considered.
The employer
Since 2012 Sound Site Services have provided high-quality grounds maintenance, landscaping, groundworks and construction services to both domestic and commercial clients. We are a proud member of the Safe Contractors Scheme and are Sustainably Verified by them. Our Commercial Grounds Maintenance teams provide professional grounds maintenance services across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.
Workplace
- The Stables, Victoria, Lostwithiel, PA22 0AX