Guinness
Garden Services Apprentice
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About the apprenticeship
We have an exciting opportunity for a Garden Services Apprentice in our North-West team, covering Crewe and the surrounding area.
The Apprenticeship Programme at The Guinness Partnership provides a blend of hands-on experience and structured learning, designed to help you build a solid foundation in your chosen field. The apprenticeship is expected to last 24 months, during which time you will work towards achieving a Level 2 Horticulture qualification.
You will work 35 hours per week, which includes dedicated learning time at your college to support your development and the successful completion of the apprenticeship. Your working hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4pm. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be supported by a dedicated mentor who will provide guidance, coaching, and development support to help you succeed.
What we are looking for
We are looking for applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals with good practical skills and a genuine interest in gaining a Level 2 Horticulture qualification. You should enjoy working as part of a team, bring a proactive and positive approach, and have effective communication skills, along with a willingness to learn and a passion for delivering excellent service to our residents.
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To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to your own personal development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lawn mowing/Lawn care.
- Border management.
- Hedge cutting.
- Planting and Pruning.
- Strimming.
- Litter picking.
- Project works, such as redesigning areas of the scheme for improvements.
- Bin store management and bulk waste removal when necessary.
- Cleaning internal communal areas.
- Floor cleaning, such as mopping duties.
- Deep cleaning using mechanical tools.
- Cleaning communal bin store areas.
Salary
The salary is dependent on age and is above government recommendations for the National Minimum Wage and the Living Wage:
- Under 18: £17,094 per annum (Year 1).
- 18–20: £23,184 per annum (Year 1).
- 21 and over: £25,895 per annum (Years 1 - 2).
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Desirable qualifications
- Level 2 in Maths and English or the ability to complete these with support by the end of the Apprenticeship.
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The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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