FORM COMMUNAL MAINTENANCE LTD – Horticulture Apprentice

Closing Date for Applications: 17 July 2026
Standard / Level: Level 2
Location: Cheshire Dock Office Navigation Road Northwich CW8 1BH
Working for: FORM COMMUNAL MAINTENANCE LTD
Starting Salary: £15,392 to £24,454.04 a year

Form Communal is a fast-growing facilities maintenance company delivering professional grounds maintenance, cleaning, waste management, and property services across residential and commercial developments throughout the North West.

You will work as part of a mobile team, travelling between sites across the Northwest throughout the day carrying out planned grounds maintenance works in line with company schedules and client expectations.

We currently maintain a large portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments and are looking to expand our grounds maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to be part of a professional and growing business.

You will work as part of a mobile team, travelling between sites throughout the day carrying out planned grounds maintenance works in line with company schedules and client expectations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on machinery
  • Hedge cutting, pruning, and shrub maintenance
  • Weed control and border maintenance
  • Leaf clearance and seasonal maintenance works
  • Planting and soft landscaping works where required
  • Maintaining communal gardens, pathways, and external areas
  • Litter picking and presentation-focused maintenance
  • Safe operation and daily checks of all machinery and equipment
  • Reporting site issues, damages, or health & safety concerns to management
  • Ensuring all works are completed to a high standard and within scheduled timeframes
  • Working safely and professionally whilst representing the company on client sites

Must be able to be in Northwich for 7am Monday – Friday ready to start the day.