Employer description

An opportunity has arisen for an apprenticeship Gardener on a working farm estate in Suffolk.

The apprentice will be working under the head gardener and grounds man, in all aspects of estate management including work in the estate garden, main house and farm estate when required

Main description

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties will include:

• Lawn maintenance weed killing, mowing, and rough grass cutting
• Low level tree work hedge maintenance and border edging gravel drive terrace maintenance shrub maintenance roses pruning
• General maintenance in gardening herbaceous borders orchids rose collection flower arrangements on seasonal shoots and house arrangements
• Work with farm estate when required and house hold staff when required

Training to be provided

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation
SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

Your training course
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Entry Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

• General Garden Maintenance
• NVQ L1 NVQ L2
• Hard working, keen eye for detail able to work within a team or on there own ability to work in all weather conditions.

Future prospects

Potential to become head gardener.