Practical Services are looking to expand their team of Gardeners to provide services to local businesses and residential homes.
- Willingness to learn
- Good communication skills
- Able to undertake practical and often physically demanding tasks
- Able to understand and follow instructions?
- Good timekeeper
- Confident to ask questions when necessary
- Friendly and approachable nature?
GCSE grade 9-2 (A – E) in English and Maths or equivalent
GCSE grade 9-2 (A – E) in English and Maths or equivalent required to progress onto this apprenticeship. Evidence will be required prior to enrolment.
Full time employment
You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers, hot and cold, carrying out physical tasks using the relevant tools and equipment
This opportunity is open to all ages 16 years and over.
You will be required to complete an initial assessment and diagnostic in maths and English.
Earn while you learn. What's not to like about earning money while learning on-the-job, and getting a relevant qualification all at the same time.
Wide choice of careers. We are one of the biggest apprenticeship providers in the region and offer over 40 apprenticeship programmes in lots of career sectors.
Get paid. You will earn at least the minimum apprentice wage of £4.81 an hour (April 2022)
Great support. You will get the best of both worlds with support from your employer and college to make sure you achieve and get the best out of your apprenticeship.
Excellent prospects. Starting in the workplace means there is lots of potential for you to progress quickly, giving you a fast track route to career success.
A competitive edge. An apprenticeship will give you the edge when competing for jobs against other well-qualified candidates.
Get hired. The qualifications, skills and experience you gain will look super impressive on your CV and your apprenticeship could even turn into a full time job.
An alternative to university. Higher apprenticeships mean that you can become qualified to degree level and beyond.
Gain skills. Not only will you develop job specific skills, you will gain transferable skills, such as time management, that you can use in other industries and careers.
Real job. You will be doing a real job for a real employer and putting your skills and knowledge into practice will show employers what you are capable of.
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