Apprentice - horticulture - united kingdom, paignton, devon

sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across sanctuary organisations. as part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

apprentice - horticulture

2 year fixed term contract

paignton

starting salary year 1: gbp12,001

40 hours per week

our award-winning apprenticeship programme offers you a chance to study for a practical qualification while contributing to the success of a fast-paced, constantly evolving organisation. horticulture apprentices will learn the principles of plant growth and development, plant nutrition requirements, ways to reduce waste, how to use equipment correctly, cultivating soils for differing purposes, controlling plant pests and diseases, and identifying plants.

in partnership with our training provider pershore college - one of the country's leading horticultural colleges - we are offering a two year apprenticeship in horticulture. you will be provided with first rate training leading to an nvq / qcf level 2 nationally recognised qualification, while at the same time working to make life better for our tenants and customers.

the role of apprentice - horticulture will include:

building a range of knowledge and skills over the course of 2 years

working on a range of horticultural and landscaping projects of all shapes and sizes

establishing plants and identifying pests

maintaining communal open spaces

building the customer service skills needed to build a career in the industry

skills and experiences:

a keen interest in horticulture and landscaping

a minimum of 2 national 5 qualifications (or equivalent) in maths and english (other subjects considered)

good practical skills and problem solving skills

enjoy getting stuck into physically demanding work

have plenty of initiative and be ready to step forward with your own ideas

why work for us?

sanctuary property services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across sanctuary group's organisations. as part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

ready to join us?

our benefits

as part of our commitment to making sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. the package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

24 days annual leave

a pension scheme with employer contributions from sanctuary

life assurance

employee advice service including counselling

cycle to work scheme

voluntary health plans

employee discounts

wellbeing support and tools

employee recognition scheme

closing date: 28 september 2022

we reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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building equality and diversity

sanctuary group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

we work closely with the home office in order to prevent unlawful working.

sanctuary maintenance contractors limited is a subsidiary of sanctuary housing association, an exempt charity.

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