Construction Landscaping Apprentice

CHARLES HOARE LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SERVICES LIMITED

KIDLINGTON (OX5 3JQ)

Closes on Friday 6 November 2026

Posted on 1 October 2026

Summary

Fancy working outdoors, getting stuck in and learning something new? Join our friendly team as a Construction Landscaping Apprentice and learn practical skills while working on great landscaping projects.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

Training course

Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 November 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Carry out general building and landscaping works, including brickwork, blockwork, walls, steps, foundations and concrete works
• Help prepare and clear sites before work starts, including digging, excavation, moving soil and preparing the ground
• Prepare foundations, sub-bases and areas ready for construction and landscaping work
• Measure, set out and check levels accurately using plans, measurements and instructions
• Assist with laying paving, slabs, stone and other hard surfaces, including paths, patios and raised beds
• Build and assist with walls, steps, paths, patios and other outdoor structures
• Help with fencing, edging, drainage and other general external building and landscaping work
• Mix and prepare materials such as concrete and mortar, ensuring materials are used correctly
• Use hand tools, machinery and other equipment safely and correctly as training and experience develops
• Move, organise and look after materials, tools and equipment on site
• Work alongside the wider landscaping and building team to help keep projects running efficiently and to a high standard
• Help with planting, turfing and soil preparation when required as part of the wider landscaping work
• Take care when working at clients’ homes and gardens and maintain a professional approach at all times
• Keep work areas, tools, machinery and equipment clean, tidy and organised
• Report any damaged or faulty tools, machinery or equipment to your supervisor
• Follow all Company health and safety procedures, site requirements and use the correct PPE
• Take direction from your supervisor and work as part of the wider team
• Attend apprenticeship training and complete the required coursework, practical training and assessments
• Carry out other reasonable site, building and landscaping duties as required

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GREY SEAL ACADEMY LIMITED

Training course

Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Course contents (Core)

• Apply health and safety processes and procedures including risk assessments and or construction design management (CDM), manual handling, legislative requirements and organisational policies.
• Follow safe systems of work and safety information in line with employer requirements or site context (for example clearing their route before transporting materials).
• Apply environmental mitigation measures including storage and disposal of waste, for example sorting materials for recycling or composting, acting in compliance with legal requirements, organisational policies and pollution controls.
• Select, undertake a pre start check, set up, clean, store and safely operate tools, equipment and machinery (including pedestrian controlled and handheld) in line with current legislation and business policies.
• Communicate with technical (for example supervisors or managers) and non-technical audiences (for example clients or the public) using language appropriate to the audience.
• Identify plants commonly grown in the UK by scientific names including genus species and or cultivar.
• Maintain the correct phytosanitary and bio-security procedures for the site, in accordance with legal requirements.
• Identify and report symptoms and or signs of commonly found UK plant pests, pathogens and disorders.
• Maintain plant health for example providing for basic needs such as water, nutrition (either organic or inorganic), light.
• Cultivate, improve and preserve soils by mechanical methods and or by hand including amelioration and mulching (these might be imported or natural).
• Clear unwanted vegetation, selecting techniques to be used (for example weeding).
• Remove unwanted or damaged growth from plants using a pruning cut.
• Plant shrubs and a tree using a simple tree pit.
• Install turf for situation.
• Mow turf using pedestrian controlled powered driven mower.
• Maintain or protect hard surfaces, features or structures for example painting, re-gravelling, removing weeds from paving, drain clearance, cleaning.
• Use digital tools and techniques for research, collaboration, continuous professional development and resolution of problems.