At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in landscaping while working towards a Level 2 qualification.
- Company: Join a diverse, inclusive not-for-profit organisation focused on community and customer service.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, health support, and a flexible benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression and personal development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in landscaping with practical skills and a supportive team.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, enthusiasm for horticulture, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 19968 - 19968 £ per year.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Fixed term contract initially for 24 months Hull Starting Salary Year 1: £19,968 40 hours per week.
Our Apprenticeship programme gives you practical experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, Pershore College. You’ll work towards a Level 2 nationally recognised qualification in Landscaping. As well as gaining experience in the workplace, you’ll be supported by ‘off‑the‑job’ training at college. This helps provide a route or pathway to further skills, opportunities, and progression. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!
What will you do? You will work in the Hull region. This opportunity will give you a chance to earn valuable practical experience in Landscaping and enable you to learn the customer service skills needed to build a career in the industry.
What skills and abilities do I need to have? We look for candidates who live and breathe our values – Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability – and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication. On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are:
- A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent to), including Maths and English
- A keen interest in horticulture and landscaping
- Enjoy getting stuck into physical work
- Hold a full UK driving licence, or be willing to undertake driving lessons with a view to holding a full UK driving licence, in order to drive a company vehicle on completion of your apprenticeship
Why work for us? Sanctuary Property Services provide in‑house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s organisations. As part of a not‑for‑profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values – working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first‑class customer service.
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Wellbeing support and tools
Closing Date: 20 July 2026. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
