Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice with a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing local environments. In this role, you will collaborate with a skilled team to provide essential grounds maintenance services, ensuring clean, green spaces for residents and visitors alike. You'll gain hands-on experience while pursuing a recognized horticultural qualification, making it a perfect blend of earning and learning. Join a supportive workplace that values your contributions and offers tailored training and development opportunities. If you're passionate about horticulture and eager to make a difference, this apprenticeship could be your gateway to a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Fully funded horticultural training

Tailored learning and development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Interest in horticulture and a desire to work in a park environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to deliver grounds maintenance services.
• Contribute to maintaining clean and pleasant environments.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths and English

Functional Skills Level 1

Job description

• East Suffolk Services Limited - Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2EF
• Year 1 - £8.47 per hour; Year 2+ - £11.44 per hour
• 37 hours per week
• Fixed term apprenticeship for 3 years

East Suffolk Services Limited is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services across the district. If you are looking for an opportunity where you can earn money as well as gain experience and a recognized qualification, then look no further!

We currently have an opportunity to join our Grounds Maintenance team as a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice.

Your role

You will work closely with a skilled and committed team delivering grounds maintenance services, providing clean, green, and pleasant environments for residents and visitors. You will contribute to maintaining excellent customer/partner satisfaction ratings and work alongside colleagues and volunteers to maintain and develop welcoming spaces.

What you will need

You will have a keen interest in gaining a horticultural qualification, a desire and drive to work within a park's environment, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Entry onto the apprenticeship requires you to have 4 GCSEs including Maths and English 9-3/A-E or Functional Skills Level 1.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Services Limited is a great place to work, and there are lots of benefits our employees can access.

Here are some of the main benefits:

• A fully funded and supported Horticultural Operative training (level 2) apprenticeship qualification.
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty, and many other products and services.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Peter Wilson-Sutter by emailing [e-mail].

If you think you could bring enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and a different perspective to the company, we would like to hear from you!

Closing date: 11.30pm, 30 April 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 12 May 2025.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx).

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted). Please see our Apprenticeship Application Guide to assist you in completing your application.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.