Apprentice Gardener
Pobl Group
Apprentice Gardener
£22011
Pobl Group, Baneswell, Casnewydd - Newport
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4de97740c7cb43cdb7177cb684ffaaf7
Full Job Description
- Join a vibrant team at Loftus Garden Village dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our beautiful landscaping environment.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience and full support while completing your Apprenticeship qualification.
- Make a real difference by contributing to Pobl's mission of positivity, connectivity, and consideration.
- Positive and proactive attitude towards learning, with a commitment to personal and professional development.
- Strong customer service skills and a passion for delivering excellent service.
- Enjoyment of teamwork and effective communication skills to collaborate with colleagues across different departments.
- Basic proficiency in using a range of IT packages.
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems and work efficiently within deadlines while paying attention to detail.
- £ 22,010.56 per annum based on 37 hour week. Starting 1st July 2024.
- You will complete both study hours and working hours of 37 hours a week
- Your Level 2, Horticulture studies start September 2024 and ends approximately June 2026. This can be discussed in further detail at interview.
- You will be completing your Apprenticeship from our Loftus Village Garden, Newport and you will spend one day a week at Bridgend college completing your Level 2 in Horticulture
- For this role you will require a Basic DBS, which we pay for
- 26 days holiday entitlement, rising to 30 days with length of service. Plus, Bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Sick Pay
- Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
- Time for Talking - a free counselling service
- Health Cash Plan
- Savings Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eyecare plan
- Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
- Gym and shopping discounts
- Pobl merch
- Training and progression opportunities
Where does this role fit in?
The successful applicant will be employed as an Apprentice Gardener in Newport and will be able to carry out a Level 2 in Horticulture one day a week in Bridgend College.
As part of the Gardening Team, you'll collaborate closely with the Leasehold & Estate Management Team to ensure our landscapes flourish. Reporting to the Gardener and contributing to Pobl's ambitions.
If you think this describes you, then we would love to hear from you!
Our values are positive, connected and considerate. At Pobl, you will share these values and be motivated to work in an environment that is driven by them.
Pobl Group has nearly 50 years of experience providing housing, care, and support to people in Wales and employs around 2,300 people. As Wales's largest housing provider, we help thousands of individuals find great places to call home while offering care and support to over 9,000 people. Our commitment to creating sustainable communities and a zero-carbon future sets us apart.