Only a few weeks into her job and 17-year-old Grace is already working hard in her new position as Apprentice Gardener for our Quality Property Solutions Grounds Maintenance team.
Grace is the seventh apprentice we have recruited since 2022 and we’re proud to be able to offer these opportunities to young people within the Epping Forest District.
One day each week Grace will attend Capel Manor College to study for her Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship, whilst working with the Grounds team for the remaining four days.
Grace, who lives 30 minutes away from our Oakwood Hill Depot, has always enjoyed gardening, working with tools and machinery and is particularly interested in the environment.
“Being out and about with Gary, Tom, Aubrey, Joy and Mary has been good fun and I’m really looking forward to working with the rest of the team in the coming weeks,” said Grace.
Head of Operations Maria Sharples welcomed Grace to Qualis.
“We are delighted to welcome Grace to the Qualis family,” she said.
“She is impressing everyone with her enthusiasm and is already an asset to the team.”