Landscape Apprentice

• Learn how to plant trees shrubs and whips helping create new green spaces across a major infrastructure site.

• Assist with preparing planting areas and installing stakes guards and protective materials.

• Help maintain newly planted landscapes including watering weeding mulching pruning and grass cutting.

• Learn to use landscaping tools and equipment safely including strimmers brush cutters and mowers.

• Work alongside experienced colleagues to understand planting plans quality standards and environmental requirements.

• Learn to read understand and implement landscape construction drawings and specifications ensuring planting and landscaping works are carried out accurately and to the required standards.

• Follow site health and safety procedures keeping yourself and others safe.

• Take part in apprenticeship training complete practical assessments and maintain your learning portfolio.

• As your confidence and skills develop youll gradually take on more responsibility and work towards becoming a fully qualified Landscape Operative.

• A genuine interest in landscaping plants and the environment.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

• Enjoyment of practical hands-on work and being outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and safety guidance.

• Reliable punctual and able to travel to site for early starts.

• Comfortable carrying out physical work as part of a team.

• Willingness to complete apprenticeship training and assessments.

• Eligibility to work in the UK and enrol on a funded apprenticeship.

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and maths.

• Previous experience of gardening landscaping farming or other outdoor activities.

• A full or provisional UK driving licence.

• A recognised Level 2 qualification work towards a Horticulture or Landscape Operative apprenticeship.

• Earn while you learn gain practical experience while receiving a salary.

• Technical skills development gain experience interpreting landscape construction drawings planting plans and specifications building your understanding of how landscaping projects are delivered.

• Fully funded training with protected time to complete your apprenticeship studies.

• Hands-on experience learn directly from experienced Landscape Operatives on a major infrastructure project.

• Additional qualifications opportunities to gain certificates in equipment operation pesticide application and first aid.

• Dedicated mentoring regular guidance feedback and support throughout your apprenticeship.

• Career progression a clear pathway towards becoming a Landscape Operative with opportunities for further development.

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Online GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels. #LDE