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Gardening Apprentice

J Drewe Landscaping & Maintenance LTD · Didcot · posted 7 October 2026

Wage
£17,550 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Starts
4 January 2027
Closing date
6 November 2026
Positions
1

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

  • Planting
  • Weeding
  • Mowing
  • Turfing
  • Leaf Clearing
  • Hedge Cutting

Your training

Delivery model:

  • Work-based training with your employer
  • Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
  • Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
  • 20 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course
  • 1 day college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course
  • 2 days college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course (theory)
  • 2 days college attendance to complete L2 PA6 Pesticides course (practical)
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
  • Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 557 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship

Qualifications included:

  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
  • Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
  • Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
  • Level 2 Award in The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment 
  • Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

  • Knowledge test
  • Practical assessment
  • Professional discussion

Where it leads

The role could lead to a full-time role upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About J Drewe Landscaping & Maintenance LTD

At J.Drewe Landscaping, we are a friendly but
professional team. There are two sides to our
business, we have our Landscaping team and our
Garden Maintenance team. We cover a range of
properties from private to commercial of various
sizes. We pride ourselves on delivering
exceptional standards of work and customer
service.

Things to consider

This role is based outdoors, and we work in all weathers. It is a physical job where you will be on your feet all day.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade A*- C / 4 - 9) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Alden Farm, Aldens Lane, Upton, Didcot, OX11 9HS

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