Apprentice Gardener
GREAT SANKEY PARISH COUNCIL ATTN. OF THE PARISH CLERK
Apprenticeship summary
Great Sankey Parish Council is looking to recruit an Apprentice Gardener to join its expanding Grounds Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in horticulture, gardening and outdoor work to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship through Myerscough College.
Closing date: June 19, 2026
Intermediate
Great Sankey Parish Council is looking to recruit an Apprentice Gardener to join its expanding Grounds Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in horticulture, gardening and outdoor work to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship through Myerscough College.
A qualified full time Gardener.
Employer
GREAT SANKEY PARISH COUNCIL ATTN. OF THE PARISH CLERK
Great Sankey Parish Council manages parks, recreation grounds, community centre gardens and public green spaces for residents and visitors throughout Great Sankey. The Council has recently expanded its in-house Grounds Team and continues to invest in improving local facilities and green spaces. Recent developments include: The establishment of a new operational depot for the Grounds Team Investment in sports pitch and playing field improvementsDrainage improvement works funded through external grant funding Ongoing landscaping, biodiversity and environmental enhancement projects across parish sites This apprenticeship has been created as part of the continued growth of the Grounds Team and provides an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for horticulture, gardening and outdoor work to begin a career in grounds maintenance. (see GSPC’s website and Facebook pages for more information and the Landscape Management Plan). https://www.facebook.com/GreatSankeyPC/
Training
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard:Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)