***Please do not apply if you do not have full UK right to work with a valid authorisation code in place. We are unable to offer work or sponsorship visas or relocation costs for this role***
About Us
Noble Grounds Care was founded in 2013. Based in East Lothian, we cover Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders. Our clients range from private residential homes, schools and nurseries, to large scale commercial grounds and hospitals.
We have a highly qualified, conscientious, professional workforce with over 30 years of horticultural experience and receive consistently excellent customer service testimonials. We pride ourselves on high-quality work and a polite, courteous and well-presented team, which shows by the large number of repeat clients we see year after year.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, ambitious individual to join us as a modern apprentice, working on average 37.5 hours per week, to provide the same high standard and level of service our clients expect.
About you
- Willing to take part in the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme
- Willing to undertake SVQ Level 2 Horticulture and Landscaping
- Outgoing, driven and thrive on working in a busy environment
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive
- Enjoy and able to do physically demanding and strenuous work
- Reliable and punctual, with good timekeeping skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Passion for working outdoors, regardless of weather
- Good practical and problem-solving skills
- Able to follow instructions and have confidence to ask for help when needed
- Friendly, willing, confident and presentable
- Enjoy working and contributing equally to a team
About the job
Exciting opportunity to join a friendly team to learn all aspects of garden maintenance, lawns, hedges, and borders (planting), use of garden machinery, soft and hard landscaping, fencing, decking, and paving.
A great start to your career in Horticulture.
This is a 2 year fixed term apprentice contract. On successful completion of the 2 year contract, apprentices will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent Landscaper position with the team.
No two days are ever the same, and your tasks will vary depending on requirements of our clients.
Previous experience is not necessary; however, a willingness to learn new skills, possess a strong work ethic and have a positive can-do attitude, are all essential.
Candidates require an understanding of the strenuous and physical requirements of the job, and the fact that we work outdoors in Scotland regardless of the weather.
Candidates will undertake their SVQ Level 2 Horticulture on a day release basis starting in September.
We would like candidates aged over 17 to ideally possess or be working towards their UK driving licence, or be willing to start this once old enough.
In return we offer:
- 37.5 hour working week
- Competitive training package with SRUC and The Landscaping Academy
- Full uniform/PPE
- Safe, friendly, supportive working environment
- Company pension
- Pick up offered from Musselburgh/Wallyford area if required
- Birthday off
The role will pay the apprenticeship wage for the 1st year. Upon completion of year 1 and passing your exams, you will receive a wage increase to at least minimum wage. Pay increases are then performance based.
The role is based at our unit in Humbie, East Lothian. However, employees can often be collected from Musselburgh, Wallyford, Tranent or Haddington areas each day.
Interview timings
Start date 6 July where possible
Applications close midnight 19th June; however, if we receive high levels of applications, we reserve the right to close the application round early.
Initial phone interviews will be scheduled for 22 to 24 June.
Second stage in-person interviews for successful applicants on 25 and 26 June, held in Musselburgh or Port Seton (location to be confirmed).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £8.00-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you physically fit, and able to undertake the physical nature required of the role?
- Do you have any experience in landscaping, gardening or labouring?
- What attracts you to this position and this type of work?
- Please list any times you are unavailable for interview 22 - 26 June.
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving licence or provisional licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
