Cemetery & Horticulture Apprentice - Grounds & Gardens

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is offering a two-year apprenticeship in the crematorium and cemeteries environment. You will perform grave digging, assist with gardening and grounds maintenance, and use grass cutting machinery, working across multiple sites.

This fixed-term role develops practical horticultural skills and a Level 2 qualification, with training in plant and machinery operation. Applicants must be at least 18, have GCSE English and Maths, and show empathy in sensitive

Qualifications

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Physical fitness
• Flexible attitude
• Able to prioritise
• Able to work outdoors
• Follow instructions
• Interest in Horticulture
• Good attendance record
• Show sympathy & empathy

Responsibilities

• Perform grave digging tasks and all relevant training
• Assist with horticultural duties, all aspects of grounds maintenance and grass cutting
• Help with general gardening duties such as maintenance of flower beds, shrub pruning, herbaceous borders and rose beds etc.
• Utilise associative plant / machinery and grass cutting machinery
• Assist with external cleaning duties - such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins, etc.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the crematorium, cemeteries and other open spaces
• Work across multiple sites within Sandwell including various cemeteries

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Prioritisation

Outdoor work

Following instructions

Interest in horticulture

Attendance

Sympathy

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is offering a two-year apprenticeship in the crematorium and cemeteries environment. You will perform grave digging, assist with gardening and grounds maintenance, and use grass cutting machinery, working across multiple sites.

This fixed-term role develops practical horticultural skills and a Level 2 qualification, with training in plant and machinery operation. Applicants must be at least 18, have GCSE English and Maths, and show empathy in sensitive