In order to begin an Apprenticeship you must be employed within your chosen industry. Many of our Apprentices source their own employment through starting work as a volunteer or applying for jobs directly with a company. However, Writtle University College is also approached by employers wishing to employ potential apprentice and these job vacancies are advertised below.
Current Vacancies
Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance Apprentice - parks, gardens and playing fieldsWEST MERSEA TOWN COUNCIL
An exciting opportunity to gain knowledge and experience for a variety of grounds in a busy seaside location. Land includes parks, playing fields and cemeteries. Working with experienced groundstaff will provide a background in working with machinery and equipment, plants and trees and developing relevant groundwork.",
Closing date
23 March 2023
Annual wage
£10,708.00
Expected duration
24 Months
Possible start date
20 April 2023
Apprentice Garden Landscape OperativeTHE GARDEN LANDSCAPING CO LTD
As an apprentice garden landscape operative you will be working alongside the team assisting with domestic and commercial projects, constructing and maintaining gardens, parks, greenspaces and other horticultural areas.
Closing date
01 April 2023
Annual wage
£10,983.00
Expected duration
20 Months
Possible start date
01 May 2023
Horticulture/Landscape Operative ApprenticeshipWESTACOTT GARDENS LIMITED
Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and certified Landscaping company. Working on creative landscaping projects both soft and hard across Essex. A great chance to forge a career in the landscaping industry. Dealing with general labouring and assisting the team leader in landscaping tasks.
Closing date
06 April 2023
Annual wage
£14,400.00
Expected duration
24 Months
Possible start date
20 April 2023
Employment Tips
- Take your CV into an employer in person rather than just emailing or posting out - this demonstrates confidence and gives the opportunity for you to gauge the real opportunity available and for them to see how keen you are. Feel free to give them one of our employer brochures downloadable from our website. Here they can find out more about employing apprentices and any funding support and or incentives available to them, as they may not have had an apprentice and therefore be unaware of the benefits.
- Tailor any applications that you make, ensuring you mention any skills you have from school or previous experiences that relate to the role. Actual work experience is ideal but if you have done gardening, pet sitting or cared for your own pets, dog walking, horse riding, remember to mention this.
- Employers get inundated with employment requests, so stand out! Maybe offer to do some trial days so you can demonstrate your commitment, drive, punctuality and reliability?