Modern Apprenticeship in Horticulture - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is currently looking to recruit two Modern Apprentices to work and train within the garden in Edinburgh. 

Successful applicants will be offered an initial two year Modern Apprenticeship in which time they will attend Oatridge College on a day release basis to work towards an SVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture.   As part of their two year work placement at RBGE, the successful candidates will undertake rotational placements in all areas of the garden including arboriculture, alpine, glasshouses, herbaceous, lawns and nursery.

At the end of the 2 years, the successful applicants may also have the opportunity to extend their apprenticeship and go on to undertake an SVQ Level 3 horticultural qualification.

Requirements

Be able to understand both verbal and written instructions.  Good written communication skills in order to complete work records with accuracy and neatness.  Display good communication skills, be friendly, polite and approachable to colleagues, managers and visitors.  Show an ability to plan and organise daily work routines, with guidance.  Ability to deal with changing work priorities and be willing to take on work.  Have the ability to deal positively with problems which occur within your normal routine, with the support of your line manager.  Should also have basic computer skills.  Be able to display an interest in plants and in following a career working in horticulture

Pay: Starting Salary £5,788 (£111 per week)

How to apply: For more information and to apply click here

Closing date: 17 May 2013