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Gardens (Horticulture) Apprentice

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Elmbridge

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring gardeners to join their team as Horticulture Apprentices. This role at renowned historical palaces allows you to develop your horticultural skills while working in stunning gardens. You'll engage in hands-on training, learning essential techniques such as planting, pruning, and using horticultural equipment. This apprenticeship not only offers a chance to grow your knowledge but also to contribute to the preservation of beautiful landscapes. If you have a passion for nature and a desire to learn, this is the perfect stepping stone for your career in horticulture.

Looking for potential; must be 18+ by September 2025.
Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English required.

Planting and maintaining flower beds and shrubs.
Learning to use various horticultural equipment and machinery.
Interacting with visitors to enhance their experience.

Horticultural skills

Physical stamina

Customer interaction

Level 2 in Maths

Level 2 in English

Horticultural equipment

Agricultural machinery

Gardens (Horticulture) Apprentice - Job Ref: Gardens (Horticulture) Apprentice

Historic Royal Palaces is a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world including their magnificent historical gardens.

In collaboration with Capel Manor, we are running Horticulture Apprenticeships for Apprentice Gardener positions at Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace, giving you a fantastic opportunity to grow your horticultural skills whilst working in one of the UK’s most famous gardens.

Being a horticultural apprentice is an exciting challenge – often physically demanding but hugely rewarding. You will be training within a horticultural environment, working alongside and learning from our experienced and dedicated Gardens team, developing skills and horticultural knowledge.

Whilst Studying Towards Your Apprenticeship You Will Also Be:

Planting and maintaining flower beds, shrubs, trees, and perennials.
Hedge cutting, light pruning, and trimming.
Understanding and responding to the challenges presented by climate change and sustainability.
Identifying and recognizing a selection of basic plants.
Learning to use a wide range of horticultural and agricultural equipment and machinery.
Taking part in soft landscaping projects and Garden Construction improvements.
Becoming familiar with the general history of Hampton Court Palace.
Interacting with customers and visitors and helping them to get the most from their visit.
Undertake any other relevant activities which fall under the general scope of this role as directed by the Line Manager.

Requirements

More than anything we are looking for potential, but, as this Apprenticeship starts at level 2 we do have a few eligibility requirements:

You must be 18 years old or over on 1st September 2025.
Live in UK (resident in country role is based).
You must not have completed a degree or equivalent level qualification in the UK or elsewhere and not already be in full-time education.
You must have a minimum of Level 2 in Maths and English.

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