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Horticulture/ Gardening Apprentice GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS LIMITED

Grounds Maintenance Specialists Ltd is looking to bring on board a new apprentice to join their very friendly and professional team of grounds maintenance staff to support them in carrying out works on their commercial sites.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    40 Hours (Monday - Sunday), total hours per week between 7.00am-4.30pm (Summer) 7.00am – 3.30pm (Winter), days as agreed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    20 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000063293

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Working with a small team of gardening and landscaping operatives to:

  •  Use relevant tools, equipment and machinery to carry out training in grass cutting, weed control, hedge cutting/trimming.
  • Recognise the importance of Health & safety in the workplace.
  • Use relevant personal protective equipment.
  • Clearing away of debris, leaves, etc.
  • Learning the safe use of pesticides.
  • Fence erection, garden development and landscaping.
  • Sports Pitch Maintenance.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 2 in Horticulture Operative (Soft Landscaping) with the possibility to progress to Level 3.

All workplace based with occasional workshops at Kirkley Hall to gain:

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Pesticide Spraying Certificate

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We would like to employ an apprentice to work and train within our teams with the view to them becoming a full time employee once they complete the apprenticeship period.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Physical fitness, Be able to follow instructions, keen to learn, Friendly, Good attitude, excellent personal hygiene, excellent work ethic, Sense of Humour

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-2 or A*-E or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-2 or A*-E or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

This opportunity is open to all ages 16 years and over. You will be required to complete an initial assessment and diagnostic in Maths and English. • You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers, hot and cold, carrying out physical tasks using the relevant tools and equipment • If you do not have Grades 4-9 or A-C or equivalent in English and Maths but do have Grades 2-3 or D-E, you will be required to attend College to undertake English and maths studies to improve your grades.

About the employer

Grounds Maintenance Specialists Ltd has provided grounds maintenance to Schools and commercial clients for over 20 years. Covering the North East of England, we currently employ 42 members of staff and work for in excess of 250 varying clients.

Employer

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS LIMITED

Address

UNIT 1J

ADMIRAL BUSINESS PARK

NELSON WAY

NE23 1WG

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Horticulture or landscape operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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