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Vacancy Gardening Apprentice

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Vacancy overview

Wage: £11,778 a year
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Closing Date: Friday 5th September 2025

Code: 1000336492

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to learn new skills while looking after the gardens. Planting, weeding, watering and tidying up as well as other related tasks to support the wider team when needed. You will have the opportunity to learn about turf and tree care, while also helping to grow our own vegetables.

  • Maintaining soft landscapes
  • General grounds maintenance
  • The use of grounds machinery
  • Track preparation
  • Maintenance of hard landscapes
  • General plant care

Requirements and prospects

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Desired skills and personal qualities:

  • Organisation skills
  • Enthusiastic
  • Punctual

About the employer

LEICESTER RACECOURSE CO LTD

Contained in over 200 acres Leicester Racecourse has been racing in Oadby since the late 1800’s and prior to that on Victoria Park. Racing can be traced back to the 1700’s. The racecourse is an equestrian venue which also hosts conferences, banquets, weddings, and other events. There are currently 29 race day’s a year and many other events hosted here including our annual fireworks event.

We are now part of Loughborough College Group

Visit the Merger website for more details.