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Apprentice Gardener

South Hams District Council
Pay: £129.50 Text
Location: Devon Totnes United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Feb 2018
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02592799
2018-01-19 2018-02-19

Job Description


  • A passion for the outdoors is essential

  • To work as part of the Green Space Team developing horticultural, sport turf, conservation knowledge and skills through training, experience and mentoring. The successful candidates will attend South Devon College and study for a NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture. Apprentices will be expected to undertake a number of short courses both in-house and external.

  • To maintain accurate and legible records including timesheets, tick sheets, vehicle and machinery defect reporting forms, pesticide application forms, incident forms, etc.

  • To work for short periods with office based staff and volunteer groups to gain a wider understanding of Horticulture, Conservation and other land management issues

  • Whilst appreciating that an apprentice may not have a driving licence we would expect the successful candidates to apply for a provisional licence which enable them to use machinery on site.

  • To undertake any other such duties as may be required by the Greens Spaces Manager.



NB: The list of duties is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive; there will be other duties and requirements associated with the post and you may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you.


Personal Qualities :

  • Physically fit

  • Common sense

  • Enthusiastic and motivated

  • Polite. Committed



Skills Required :

  • Common sense

  • A willingness to learn

  • Enjoyment of gardening and working outside.



Future Prospects : There may be a position available or the option to consider a Level 3 qualification depending on staffing levels at the time of completion, for the right person.

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