Jobs, fresher vacancy - Apprentice Gardener • Surrey

Company: Ad Warrior Ltd

Surrey

Apprentice GardenerLocation: Godalming, SurreySalary: circa £20,000 per annumVacancy Type: Fixed term 24-month apprenticeship: a full-time, all-year round roleHours: Monday to Friday, 07.30 – 16.30 hoursClosing Date: Friday 21 November 2025The school is a leading coeducational independent school located on a picturesque 250-acre campus in Surrey. Established in 1611, they are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. Their core values of kindness and belonging are fundamental to their thriving community.The RoleThe School seeks to appoint an Apprentice Gardener to help undertake the day-to-day maintenance of gardens and amenity areas, in line with the maintenance plan and to ensure high standards are achieved. Key Responsibilities To undertake routine preparation and maintenance of gardens and amenity areas, using sound horticultural practices, to ensure the grounds are highly presentable at all times. To undertake a wide range of manual horticultural operations, of a physical nature, to include plant selection, propagation, cultivation, planting and nursery work. To operate a range of modern turf machinery, ensuring vehicles and equipment used by yourself and others are regularly maintained, in accordance with routine operating requirements. To operate a range of powered hand tools such as strimmer’s, hedge cutters and lawn mowers. To safely move materials and plants around the estate. To undertake a range of horticultural operations such as spreading fertiliser (granular or liquid) and weed control. To maintain hedges around the estate. In autumn/winter ensure leaves are cleared and disposed of. To clear snow and apply salt in icy conditions during the winter months. To undertake a range of tree and woodland maintenance operations. To maintain and repair boundary and internal fences as and when required. To operate a range of modern turf machinery, ensuring vehicles and equipment used by yourself and others are regularly maintained, in accordance with routine operating requirements. Skills and Qualifications Must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above including both Maths and English or a vocational qualification Level 1 plus GCSE GradeE/2 or above in both Maths and EnglishA can-do attitude and a readiness to workPhysically fit as this role requires extensive manual handlingAble to understand and follow instructionsAble to work on own initiative and unsupervisedThrives on attention to detail and a completer-finisherReliable and trustworthyEnjoys teamwork and is a team player To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.https://