Apprentice Year 1

PERSOL|Programmed; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Uniforms & PPE

Long-term career potential

Parental leave & retailer discounts

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Programmed Property Services is seeking a motivated 1st year Apprentice to join our grounds maintenance team across various commercial sites. You will learn turf management, irrigation techniques, and other horticultural skills while studying at TAFE and gaining hands-on experience on customer sites.

Working with qualified tradespeople and fellow apprentices, you will develop your trade skills across the four-year program, with opportunities to progress to team leader or contract manager within

Qualifications

• Motivation to succeed and a willingness to learn.
• Values teamwork and has a positive attitude to working safely and productively.
• Ability to follow direction with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to listen and understand customer and company requirements.
• Commitment to building a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Learn turf management and irrigation techniques on customer sites.
• Work closely with qualified tradespeople and other apprentices.
• Attend training at TAFE and gain hands-on experience on-site.

Skills

Motivation to succeed

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Listening effectively

Long-term career focus

Education

TAFE or vocational training

Job description

New South Wales, NSW · Outdoors / nature, Always changing

Be part of an established brand with real career progression opportunities

Exposure to a variety of client sites

Make the great outdoors your office!

At Programmed we are passionate about sourcing great local talent and providing our people with opportunities for growth and development. We have a long and proud history of employing apprentices in our business with many of our leaders having started their careers undertaking an Apprenticeship.

We believe that everyone can take up a career as a grounds tradesperson and an apprenticeship will ensure you receive formal training and hands-on experience in a supportive environment to succeed in the role.

Who are we

Programmed Property Services is a leading provider of painting, signage and grounds maintenance services across a multitude of industries. Working with Programmed Property Services means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety.

The Role

Due to continued growth we are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic persons to join our team as a 1st year Apprentice. Our horticultural, landscaping and grounds maintenance work takes us to many interesting commercial sites and projects.

Working closely with a team of qualified tradespeople and even other apprentices you will learn how to care for, maintain and develop the grounds of customer sites using professional turf management and irrigation techniques.

Your week will incorporate learning the trade at Tafe and receiving hands-on experience on a customer site.

We will invest in you over the four year apprenticeship so you can continue your career with us as a qualified tradesperson and provide you with the opportunities to progress to be team leader or even a contract manager or branch manager.

An apprenticeship can open up a world of possibilities.

Skills and Experience

Motivation to succeed and a willingness to learn

Values team work and has a positive attitude to working in a safe and productive manner

Ability to follow direction with excellent attention to detail

The ability to listen and understand customer and company requirements

Commitment to building a long term career

This is an outstanding opportunity to begin your career with an industry leader. It is the ideal role for someone who has a genuine interest in the Property Service, Green keeping Horticulture.

Employee Benefits

• Great award weekly wages
• Provide uniforms, footwear and personal protective equipment
• Long term career potential
• Paid parental leave and great discounts with selected retailers
• An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.

The honest preview

The good

• There is a clear path on after you qualify
• Employee wellbeing and support programs

  The hard parts

  • Outdoors in all weather
  • PPE is required on site

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