Apprentice Gardener / Horticulture Apprenticeship
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Are you passionate about gardening, horticulture and working outdoors? This is a great opportunity to join a small estate gardens team, gain practical hands-on training and work towards a recognised Level 2 equivalent qualification in horticulture.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Horticulture Apprentice, Gardening Apprentice, Trainee Gardener, Garden Assistant, Horticultural Assistant, Horticulture Assistant, Estate Gardener, Grounds Maintenance Apprentice
Please note: You must be available to start an apprenticeship in October 2026 and be able to travel to Pershore College
SALARY: £8.00 per hour
LOCATION: Based in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (HR9), with attendance required at Pershore College, Avonbank (WR10)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 24-Month Apprenticeship (Starting October 2026)
WORKING HOURS: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7am to 3:30pm and Friday 7am to 2:30pm
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a rewarding opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to develop practical gardening skills within established estate gardens while receiving structured college-based training.
As an Apprentice Gardener you will work as part of a small team and gain experience across a wide range of horticultural activities, including propagation, pruning, renovating herbaceous beds, general garden maintenance, pond and aquatic plant management and the safe use of garden machinery.
The Apprentice Gardener will also attend Pershore College on block release to achieve a Level 2 equivalent Work Based Diploma in Horticulture, with regular workplace visits from a Monitoring Officer and potential future career development opportunities following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Apprentice Gardener include:
Garden Maintenance: Support the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of established estate gardens
Plant Propagation: Assist with propagation and practical plant care activities
Pruning and Renovation: Help with pruning, species-specific pruning and renovating herbaceous beds
Garden Planning: Contribute to the planning of new garden themes and planting ideas
Machinery Training: Learn how to use garden machinery safely and appropriately
Pond and Aquatic Plant Care: Support pond maintenance and aquatic plant management
College Attendance: Attend Pershore College on block release as part of the apprenticeship programme
Team Support: Work proactively with the gardens team while developing practical horticultural knowledge and confidence
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Educated to GCSE Level 3 or equivalent in Maths and English
Self-motivated with a good work ethic
Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers
Able to work proactively and without supervision where appropriate
Conscientious, imaginative and passionate about horticulture
Eager to learn and develop practical gardening skills
Able to travel to Pershore College for block release training
Able to start the apprenticeship in October
BENEFITS OF THE APPRENTICESHIP
Structured 24-month apprenticeship
Level 2 equivalent Work Based Diploma in Horticulture through Pershore College
Hands-on training within established estate gardens
Regular workplace visits from a Monitoring Officer
Potential future career and development opportunities, including possible permanent employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship
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JOB REF: AWDO-C15082
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