Hedge Cutting jobs in Coulsdon

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with good communication skills and a genuine interest in horticulture to join Costiff’s Gardeners Ltd, a family-run business as a Garden Maintenance and Landscaping Apprentice while completing their Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Operative Apprenticeship.

What you will gain:

• Hands-on practical experience providing quality grounds and garden maintenance solutions along with landscaping services including building patios, fencing and decking.
• Full training and mentoring while studying for a formal recognised qualification.
• Opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed for a successful career in horticulture and landscaping with an established family run business who has been serving the West Sussex and Surrey community for nearly 40 years.

Key Responsibility:

Garden Maintenance Duties

• Lawn mowing and lawn care
• Strimming and edging
• Hedge cutting and pruning
• Weed identification and removal
• Planting flowers, shrubs and trees
• Watering and plant care
• Garden tidying and clearance
• Leaf collection and compost management
• General maintenance of commercial and private gardens

Landscaping Duties

• Assisting with patio installations
• Fence construction and repairs
• Decking and raised bed construction
• Ground preparation and levelling
• Mixing and moving materials
• Assisting with paving and hard landscaping projects
• Operating small machinery and tools under supervision
• General site preparation and clean-up

Who you will be:

• Someone with a genuine interest in horticulture and landscaping who is willing to learn and develop their interest into a long-term career.
• Someone who is not afraid of hard work or working in all weather conditions
• Someone who is physically fit and capable of fulfilling this demanding role which involves a lot of manual work.
• Someone willing to learn and is friendly, polite with an approachable manner

Key Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Friendly
• Approachable Manner
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Positive Attitude
• Genuine
• Hard-working
• Motivate
• Team Player

Working Week: 40 hour week – Monday to Friday – 7.30am-5.00pm with breaks during the day

Salary: £16,640 per annum in line with the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage. For further information please see below.

Qualifications Required: GCSE Math and English minimum grade 2 required to apply for this apprenticeship

Future Prospects: Costiff's Gardeners Ltd is committed to supporting and developing the right candidate. Costiff's Gardeners Ltd has excellent staff retention, with many employees remaining with the business long-term. Successful apprentices will be fully supported throughout their training and, upon completion, may be offered a permanent position within the company. There is a clear progression route for motivated individuals, with opportunities to develop from Apprentice to Operative and continue building a successful career within the business.

About the Employer: Costiff's Gardeners Ltd is a local, family-run gardening and landscaping business serving commercial and private clients throughout Crawley and the surrounding areas. They pride themselves on delivering a reliable, high-quality service and have built a strong reputation within the local community.

Costiff’s Gardeners ltd look to offer “the complete garden and landscape service”. Rather than specialising in a specific aspect of the garden trade, they offer a versatile range of services that see to the needs of both domestic and commercial clients.

For further information please visit: https://costiffsgardeners.co.uk/

Things you need to know:

• This is a 28-month apprenticeship with learning starting February 2027.
• Applicants need to be resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
• Applicants will not be eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer.
• Applicants will be expected to commit to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.
• Study will be work based although some attendance will be required at Brinsbury College and own travel will be required for this purpose.
• No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
• Applicants should have a genuine interest in gardening, landscaping and horticulture.
• Work will be carried out at commercial and private properties across Crawley and the surrounding areas.
• This is an outdoor role involving physical work throughout the year.
• Applicants must be able to travel to the workplace and surrounding sites.
• Parking may be available at the workplace.
• All equipment and training will be provided.

Further Information: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour (As of the 1st April 2026). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16- to 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.

Pay: £16,640.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Why do you think you are suited to this apprenticeship?
• What gardening experience do you have?
• What are your future ambitions?
• Have you read and understand the 'Things you need to know' section of the application?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Location:

• Crawley RH10 6HW (preferred)

Work Location: In person