Apprentice Landscaper

4thD Landscape Services has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Landscaper who may someone fresh out of education or looking for a change of career. All types of work experience will be considered – don’t underestimate your transferrable skills.

We are looking for creative individuals to join our well established and dynamic team, working under supervision and learning all aspects of landscaping. 4thD will create a suitable program for your needs (based on your current skills and experience) where you will receive on-the-job training, college training and off-site specific skill training as necessary.

Starting immediately your duties may include:

Assisting in the carrying out of landscaping work including the construction, creation and repair of paths, steps, paved areas, walls, fences, ponds, garden sheds etc
Undertaking general constructional work including fencing, decking, re-surfacing of footways and drives and other work of a similar nature
Preparation for landscape construction and cleaning debris
Maintaining gardens e.g. grass mowing, edging, litter picking, general pruning, sweeping
Leaning about floral decorations including planting and maintenance of bedding plant displays, hanging baskets, etc.
Assisting with the maintenance and development of ornamental areas including planting, pruning and hedge work
Arranging and planting trees and shrubs
Becoming conversant and skilled in the use of hand tools, pedestrian machines and appropriate powered hand tools which are used in the maintenance of horticultural features
Undertaking routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment using appropriate equipment
Learning to apply appropriate chemical control under supervision and understanding the safe working procedures associated with such work

You must:

have a full clean driving licence
have some horticultural experience
have a keen interest in landscaping and/or horticulture
be hard working, self-motivated, ambitious and willing to learn all aspect of landscaping
enjoy manual and heavy work
work outdoors under any weather conditions
have a creative mind and pay attention to detail
possess good organisational skills
have the ability to problem solve
be able to work individually and in a team
be flexible in working hours (longer days in summer/shorter in winter)

Salary

Salary is dependent on skills and experience

Contact

By email only please.
Please email a cover letter and your CV, detailing your experience and qualifications, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.