Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,810 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | GU23 6QB |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Royal Horticultural Society |
| Math o swydd: | Prentisiaeth |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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About the Apprenticeship:
Do you think a career in horticultural machinery engineering could be for you? Are you interested in learning the practical skills to maintain machinery but new to the industry?
The Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer apprenticeship programme at RHS Garden Wisley will support you to learn and develop your knowledge and skills by working alongside our skilled and experienced engineers and associated teams in the workplace. You will be taught the knowledge and practical skills needed to maintain and repair a wide range of horticultural, agricultural and arboricultural machinery through on-the-job learning.
Alongside the training in the garden, you will also attend college to study for the Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship qualification, developing your understanding of engineering, and to embed the practical learning. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will achieve the Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification.
During the apprenticeship at RHS Garden Wisley, you will:
• Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons
• Complete a Level 2 qualification at college (equivalent to GCSE level)
• Learn how to use appropriate techniques to maintain and service tools and machinery which is used to cultivate, establish and care for our plant collections all year round
• Develop the knowledge and skills to service, maintain and repair a wide range of horticultural, agricultural and arboricultural machinery
• Work safely and sustainably
• Spend time with the Garden Support Services Team Leader and associated teams. For more details on the range of garden areas you would work in visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/garden-highlights
These experiences and the skills you learn will equip you for professional life in the industry and start your career in Land-Based Service Engineering.
Benefits of Working for the RHS:
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
You can also learn about the range of careers in Land-Based Service Engineering by visiting https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/careers-horticulture
https://nlbc.uk/careers/land-based-careers/engineering-careers or
https://www.lantra.co.uk/careers/Industry/Land-basedEngineering
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Further Information:
To apply for any work-based training position with the RHS School of Horticulture you must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement, the RHS are unable to sponsor visa applications for these positions.
Due to government funding rules, to be eligible for the apprenticeship:
Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 qualification in a similar subject or have more than 12 months of practical experience in the industry.
UK nationals, citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or with Pre-Settled Status through the EU Settlement Scheme and those with the right to abode must have been resident in the UK for at least the previous three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
Key dates
We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
Applications close 22nd February 2026
Interviews to be held 18th March 2026
For further information, or if you require any additional support with making your application, please email schoolofhorticulture@rhs.org.uk with details of the position you are applying for.
Do you think a career in horticultural machinery engineering could be for you? Are you interested in learning the practical skills to maintain machinery but new to the industry?
The Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer apprenticeship programme at RHS Garden Wisley will support you to learn and develop your knowledge and skills by working alongside our skilled and experienced engineers and associated teams in the workplace. You will be taught the knowledge and practical skills needed to maintain and repair a wide range of horticultural, agricultural and arboricultural machinery through on-the-job learning.
Alongside the training in the garden, you will also attend college to study for the Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship qualification, developing your understanding of engineering, and to embed the practical learning. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will achieve the Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification.
During the apprenticeship at RHS Garden Wisley, you will:
• Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons
• Complete a Level 2 qualification at college (equivalent to GCSE level)
• Learn how to use appropriate techniques to maintain and service tools and machinery which is used to cultivate, establish and care for our plant collections all year round
• Develop the knowledge and skills to service, maintain and repair a wide range of horticultural, agricultural and arboricultural machinery
• Work safely and sustainably
• Spend time with the Garden Support Services Team Leader and associated teams. For more details on the range of garden areas you would work in visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/garden-highlights
These experiences and the skills you learn will equip you for professional life in the industry and start your career in Land-Based Service Engineering.
Benefits of Working for the RHS:
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
You can also learn about the range of careers in Land-Based Service Engineering by visiting https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/careers-horticulture
https://nlbc.uk/careers/land-based-careers/engineering-careers or
https://www.lantra.co.uk/careers/Industry/Land-basedEngineering
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Further Information:
To apply for any work-based training position with the RHS School of Horticulture you must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement, the RHS are unable to sponsor visa applications for these positions.
Due to government funding rules, to be eligible for the apprenticeship:
Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 qualification in a similar subject or have more than 12 months of practical experience in the industry.
UK nationals, citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or with Pre-Settled Status through the EU Settlement Scheme and those with the right to abode must have been resident in the UK for at least the previous three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
Key dates
We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
Applications close 22nd February 2026
Interviews to be held 18th March 2026
For further information, or if you require any additional support with making your application, please email schoolofhorticulture@rhs.org.uk with details of the position you are applying for.