Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship

The team at Sound site Services are excited to be offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to join them as a Horticulture and Landscaping Operative Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the industry and learn new skills.

What you'll do

Working in a small team you will be caring for the grounds maintenance on our clients premises. You will move from site to site during the day in a company vehicle.

This includes:

• Grass cutting via a pedestrian or a ride on lawnmower
• Strimming
• Weed control
• Hedge cutting
• Litter picking
• Working safely following the Site Risk Assessment and Method Statement

Full training and supervision will be given for the job role and for the use and care of the machines.

After the apprenticeship

There are opportunities for a full time position after completion of the Apprenticeship Programme and then possible progression opportunities to a Team Leader Position in the future.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Problem solving

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade D/C)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade D/3)

Things to consider

Reliable travel arrangements to the site and to college do need to be considered.

About the employer

Since 2012 Sound Site Services have provided high-quality grounds maintenance, landscaping, groundworks and construction services to both domestic and commercial clients. We are a proud member of the Safe Contractors Scheme and are Sustainably Verified by them. Our Commercial Grounds Maintenance teams provide professional grounds maintenance services across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2), Agriculture, environmental and animal care
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, for an average of 37.5 hrs per week. This includes the day release at college.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year