Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Creation, Arboriculture, Sports Surfacing, Parks management, IOS Managing Safely Training, Ecology & Biodiversity, Grass cutting, Horticulture, Street Cleaning, Soft Landscaping, Hard Landscaping
idverde provides a wide range of green services, including grounds maintenance, landscape creation, and advice services, to both private and public sectors across the UK.
26 to 30 April 2021 marks Apprenticeship Week in Northern Ireland. We spoke to Northern Ireland based apprentices Craig and Mark to find out about their experiences as apprentices at idverde.
Craig joined idverde in August 2019, two months after finishing school. He is currently working towards a Level 2 in Work-based Horticulture.
I decided to do this apprenticeship because I like being outdoors doing things such as cutting grass and hedges. Also, I had already done my work experience with idverde a year prior to joining the company, so I had a good idea what the company does and I was interested in coming back.
I was using different machines – the Ferris and Kubota – up around Ballymena and Green Island.
Everything really, because when I started my apprenticeship everything was new to me, so everything is an interesting fact.
Everything has been good so far because I get to learn how to use big machines and how to do work the way all the other workers do it so that I can do it the right way.
I would recommend it to anyone who’s looking at doing an apprenticeship because in the long run it’ll benefit whoever does it and give you a qualification.
I would like to be employed by idverde still and hopefully have more qualifications such as my Level 3 in horticulture or other things such as my trailer licence, chainsaw licence, etc.
Craig has come on really well. He works well within the team and he shows a lot of potential.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, Craig.
Mark joined idverde in 2018, and is working towards a Level 2 in Work-based Horticulture.
I was offered the chance to complete the apprenticeship when I started with idverde.
I was digging shrub beds, cutting down metal fences, and cutting out footpaths.
Everything was new to me and I’ve gained experience from all areas.
Everyone is willing to help and you feel more comfortable with the support.
It’s a great learning experience for the younger generation and a way to get hands on experience.
Show up to classes and trust the process.
I hope to still be with idverde and to gain more experience through further courses.
Mark is really progressing well in his role with idverde. He is a pleasure to work with and is very eager to learn the different aspects of the work.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, Mark.
Learn more about Apprenticeships with idverde here.
