Opportunity information
Salary £24548 per year
Duration 24 months
Advert closing date 19/07/2026
Description
The Apprentice Gardener will assist in the care, maintenance and development of turf and horticultural features within cemeteries and memorial, under guidance from the Head Gardener.
Duties include turf culture, pruning, soil management, planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features
- Undertake practical horticultural maintenance, renovation work and caretaking duties. This includes turf care, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning.
- Responsible for the safe operation, care, day to day maintenance of work equipment to a manufacturers guidance and reporting any issues to their Line Manager
- Familiar with and competent in undertaking several routine administrative duties, including the use of IT and smart phones
- Actively engages and work with other teams in the Region to deliver consistent standards across UKNA
- Acts as a representation of the Commission at all times, including at CWGC held events at the cemetery
- Providing advice and other information to Cemetery Visitors/members of the public, helping them locate war graves
- Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the role
- Contributes to UKNA projects, tasks and working groups, as required
- Required to complete all training of the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship
Entry requirements
GCSE or eqivalent Maths and English Level 4 desired
Training to be provided
- Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship standard.
- Functional skills if required
Things to consider
You will be able to demonstrate a passion for the work and to complete an Apprenticeship with us – we will fully support you with your studies.
Skills required
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Future prospects
Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, the candidate is welcome to apply to open vacancies within the Organisation.
Hours per week 37
Working week Summer Hours Monday to Thursday 0800 to 1230 hours 1330 to 1700 hours Friday 0800 to 1230 hours 1300 to 1600 hours Winter Hours Monday to Friday 0830 to 1230 hours
Apprenticeship standard Horticulture or landscape construction operative (Level 2)
Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, WS15 4BU
