Summary
Begin your horticultural career at Aston Hall, a private family estate in South Shropshire. Working alongside an experienced estate team, you’ll gain practical skills in garden maintenance, planting, propagation and estate horticulture while studying towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship.
Work
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
Working alongside experienced gardeners and estate staff, you will develop practical horticultural skills across a varied private estate.
Duties will include:
• Maintaining lawns, borders, beds and planted areas
• Seasonal planting, pruning, weeding and mulching
• Plant identification, propagation and cultivation
• Vegetable growing and greenhouse work where appropriate
• Assisting with irrigation, composting and general plant care
• Supporting new planting schemes and garden development projects
• Using and maintaining horticultural tools and equipment safely
• Helping maintain the wider estate grounds to a high standard
• Working safely and contributing positively as part of the estate team
Where you’ll work
Aston Hall, Aston Munslow, Craven Arms, SY7 9ER
Requirements
Desired qualifications
- GCSE English, Maths (Grade 4 / C and above) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Positive attitude
- Reliable
Other requirements
This is a physically active outdoor role in all seasons. Aston Hall is located in a rural area near Craven Arms and applicants should ensure they are able to travel to and from the estate reliably.
About this company
Aston Hall is a private family estate in South Shropshire with extensive gardens, grounds and wider estate land. The estate is undergoing continued investment and enhancement, including new planting schemes, landscape improvements and ongoing garden development.
The successful apprentice will become part of a small, experienced estate team, gaining practical, hands-on experience across all aspects of horticulture, garden maintenance and estate management while studying towards a recognised Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship.
Company Benefits
• Annual leave including bank holidays
• Ongoing mentoring from an experienced estate team
• Training towards a nationally recognised qualification