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Apprentice Groundsperson (Horticulture) - job post

Nexgen Group
2.5 out of 5 stars
Bedford
From £12.21 an hour - Apprenticeship

Job details

Pay

  • From £12.21 an hour

Job type

  • Apprenticeship

Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Location

Bedford

Full job description

Apprentice Mobile Grounds Operative (Horticulture)

Pay rate - £12.21 per hour

Do you have a passion for Landscaping and Horticulture?

We have an exciting Apprenticeship opportunity in Bedford and surrounding areas, working with experienced colleagues to carry out grounds maintenance to required specifications for one of our prestigious social housing partners.

You'll be working 37.5 hours a week (ranging between 7am - 3:30pm), working with us 4 days a week and from September 2025, start to attend college 1 day a week to study for level 2 in Horticulture, a course designed for those that are new to horticulture or have basic knowledge and skills.

A full Manual UK Driving Licence is desirable but not essential.

Duties during the 4 days will include:

  • Use of petrol driven equipment for Lawn Cutting & Hedge Pruning
  • Weeding and bed maintenance of existing borders
  • Shrub pruning as required
  • Litter Picking & Sweeping
  • Continuous development throughout the apprenticeship programme

We will provide in-house training covering Risk Assessment, PPE, Use of machinery, basic maintenance and safety checks.

What are we looking?

  • Hard working
  • Self-motivated
  • Reliable
  • Happy to work in all weather conditions
  • IT literate (use of tablet, smart phone apps)
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written (English)
  • A strong customer focused approach
  • Ability to implement Health and Safety requirements to ensure safe working practices
  • Full, manual UK driving license
  • Be prepared to undertake a DBS check (We cover the cost of carrying out a DBS check)

About Us

Just Ask Estate Services (est. 1973), part of the Nexgen Group, is an award-winning provider of professional Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance services to the public and private sectors. We recognise that investing in our people is our most important asset, which has enabled us to achieve 'Investors in People - Gold Standard'.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Gardening: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: QW76VY49

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