We are looking to recruit two apprentice gardeners to join our Estates Team. This is a great opportunity to learn practical grounds maintenance skills while working across our housing estates in Stoke-on-Trent.
About this company
Honeycomb Group is a values-driven organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, providing housing, support, and community services to people across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. We are committed to creating safe, well-maintained environments where customers can feel proud of their homes and communities.
Our Estates Team plays a key role in maintaining and improving outdoor spaces, ensuring high standards of grounds maintenance across our schemes. We are passionate about delivering quality services, supporting local communities, and investing in the development of our staff through training and career opportunities.
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As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
• Lawn mowing
• Leaf blowing
• Hand weeding
• Leaf collection
• Plant care (planting/pruning)
• Litter picking
• General site upkeep
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
This apprenticeship offers an excellent foundation for a long-term career in grounds maintenance and estate services. On successful completion of the programme, there may be opportunities to progress into a seasonal or permanent gardener role, depending on performance and availability of vacancies at the time of completion.