Job Description

As an apprentice you will gain practical experience and knowledge in various aspects of horticulture, plant care, and nursery operations. This promotes day-to-day tasks necessary for nurturing plants from seeding to saleable size, plant biology, pest management, and customer service. You will gain a solid foundation to further your career.

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 This is a level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship that includes the following mandatory qualifications: Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day course-Ofqual registered qualification) LANTRA Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides or C&G Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides LANTRA Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand-Held Equipment or C&G Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand-Held Equipment An apprentice is expected to attend college at least 1 day a week at the Botanical Garden Study Centre Functional Skills in English and maths if required Where you'll work JACK MOODY GROUP HOLLYBUSH FARM WARSTONE ROAD WOLVERHAMPTON, WV10 7LX

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 4) maths (grade 4) 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 Customer care skills Problem solving skills Number skills Team working Creative Initiative Patience Physical fitness Basic knowledge of plant care Willingness to learn Other As part of this apprenticeship, you will be required to travel to both the employer location and also attend college (in most cases). Please ensure that you have researched your travel arrangements and are happy with the time it will take and distance required to travel, before you apply for this vacancy.

Employer

JACK MOODY LANDSCAPING & CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD

WOLVERHAMPTON,, WV10 7LX

Provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

About Employer

Jack Moody Landscaping and Civil Engineering Ltd is part of Jack Moody Holdings plc based at Hollybush Farm, Shareshill. With over 60 years in business Jack Moody Holdings plc have established themselves as leading experts in the construction and maintenance of living landscapes. Through our subsidiary companies we provide both trade and individual customers with a variety of award winning horticultural, civil engineering, maintenance and recycling solutions. Our businesses include one of the UK's largest garden centres and industry renowned Jack Moody Landscaping and Civil Engineering Limited.