Relevant information about the project

As an Apprentice Horticulture Operative, you will:-

• Work within a site-based team to deliver water catchment management projects in accordance with our client’s requirements
• Carry out work safely and efficiently to Company, industry and legislative standards and ways of working
• Communicate issues that affect the safe and efficient operation of the team to the site supervisor and/or Leadership Team
• Assist in the maintenance of the tool store, vehicle, tools and equipment and maintain all associated records and logbooks
• Tree management. All aspects of tree management. Whilst there is a focus on waterways and waterbodies, this may also include the management of trees in green spaces and properties
• River and habitat restoration. Restoring and enhancing natural processes to improve flood risk management and biodiversity. Examples include re-meandering and working to create or restore flood storage areas
• Carry out operations to minimise the adverse environmental impact (including pollution control) in line with legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies
• Grounds maintenance. Ongoing grounds maintenance activities as a principal or second-tier contractor. Will typically include mowing, hedge/shrub cutting and litter picking.
Delivery tasks on site may include (but are not exclusive to) invasive species control, vegetation management, tree management, debris and waste management and the occasional delivery of volunteer days
• Control vegetation including site clearance, weed management, pruning and basic turf management

Essential qualities

• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Patience

Qualifications Required

• GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths (or equivalent)
• GCSE Grade 4-9 in English (or equivalent)

Relevant information about the site

The successful applicant will work towards a Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship Standard. The qualification will be through Bishop Burton College on Day Release (There is a free bus available, and details can be found below)

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00
£257 Per Week (This is made up of the National Apprenticeship Wage plus a £17 travel allowance)


Progression from this apprenticeship could lead to higher level qualifications in Horticulture Supervisor, Horticulture professional advisor or Horticultural Scientist and host of roles with a variety of organisations such as the Environment Agency or National Trust.


Bishop Burton operates a free bus service from West Hull, Scarborough, Bridlington, Hornsea, Withernsea, Hull, East Hull, Scunthorpe, Gilberdyke, Goole, York, Pocklington, Malton and Grimsby.Timetable can be found here:
https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/uploads/images/BB-Transport-Booklet-2024-25.pdf