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Apprentice Gardener

Watkins Property Ventures Investments LTD · Chester · posted 24 June 2026

Wage
£15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Starts
10 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • Supporting the Head Gardener with seasonal tasks
  • Assist with maintenance and development of the estate
  • Pruning, Hedge cutting, Planting, Weeding & Mulching
  • Lawn care including, mowing, edging, scarifying, feeding
  • Care of Flower beds, shrubs, trees and orchards
  • Safe operation of Horticultural machinery, strimmer’s, hedge cutters, pedestrian mowers and ride on tractors 
  • Ensuring all areas are maintained & Presented to the highest standard
  • Respect the Privacy of the estate owners

Your training

  • Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for this Level 2 apprenticeship
  • The employer will give guidance and support throughout
  • Off-the-job training must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period
  • This Standard apprenticeship may include Functional Skills in maths, English & ICT

Where it leads

Open opportunities throughout the horticultural sector, whether that be a career in estate gardening, kitchen gardening garden design, groundskeeping, plant production.

This Job will allow the candidate to build a strong portfolio in a wide range skills and help them see which path is right or best suited for them to take.

About Watkins Property Ventures Investments LTD

WATKINS PROPERTY VENTURES INVESTMENTS LTD set within 15 acres of formal and informal gardens, orchards, rose gardens, herbaceous borders, cut flower beds, greenhouses, lawns, ponds and woodland, the estate is currently undergoing an exciting programme of development and improvement.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic gardener to work alongside and support the Head Gardener in maintaining and developing the gardens and grounds to an exceptionally high standard.

Our Head Gardener is a passionate experienced gardener hoping to create opportunities and inspire the next generation of horticulturalists.Together with his team transform and maintain the grounds around the estate.

 

Things to consider

Must have reliable transport to and from work

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingGood time keeping

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English, Maths (grade 4 / C and above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Churton Lodge, Chester Road, Churton, Chester, CH3 6LA

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