Apprentice - Horticulture

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Apprentice - Horticulture Level 2

Fixed term contract initially for 24 months.

Location: Glasgow.

Starting Salary Year 1: £19,968.

40 hours per week.

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship programme gives you practical experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, SRUC training provider at Oatridge Campus. You will work towards a Level 2 nationally recognised qualification in Horticulture. As well as gaining experience in the workplace, you'll be supported by 'off-the-job' training at college. This helps provide a route or pathway to further skills, opportunities, and progression. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

You will work in the Glasgow and Southwest region. This opportunity will give you a chance to earn valuable practical experience in Landscaping and enable you to learn the customer service skills needed to build a career in the industry.

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent to), including Maths and English
• A keen interest in horticulture and landscaping
• Enjoy getting stuck into physical work
• Hold a full UK driving license, or be willing to undertake driving lessons with a view to holding a full UK driving license, in order to drive a company vehicle on completion of your apprenticeship

• 25 days annual leave
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme

Closing Date: Thursday 18th June 2026

We work closely with the Home Office to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.