Apprenticeships Job Vacancies

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

More Information / Apply

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

More Information / Apply

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

More Information / Apply

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?