Job Description

An apprenticeship position with a well-established local landscape gardening company. This is an ideal opportunity to work with a highly skilled and qualified employer, and gain experience to work in landscape gardening. You will work within two teams of landscapers. Your normal place of work will be at various addresses around Wokingham.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Level 2 Landscape Operative Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required One day a week at the BCA campus for practical hands-on and theory based activities Where you'll work 8 TICKENOR DRIVE FINCHAMPSTEAD WOKINGHAM RG40 4UD

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English and maths (grade C/4 and above or equivalent) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Physical fitness Good time keeping Willingness to learn Ability to multi task Other - Be able to work outside in all weather, be physically fit and be able to carry loads. - Be able to get to site on time each day.

Employer

OWEN THOMAS GARDEN LANDSCAPES LIMITED

WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UD

Provider

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

About Employer

This company has been running for 10 years and has a very good local reputation. We work to a very high standard and use the best materials. We expect high standards from our staff to match our reputation. Owen is the managing director and there are 4-6 other landscapers currently on the team, all of whom have worked their way up and are highly skilled. We are looking for an apprentice to join the team to support the landscapers.