Horticulture and Grounds Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Horticulture and Grounds Apprentice with a dedicated council focused on enhancing community services. This role involves maintaining beautiful open spaces, performing horticultural tasks, and ensuring safety standards. You'll gain hands-on experience while receiving training from East Durham College. Join a team committed to delivering quality service and making a positive impact in Spennymoor. If you're passionate about the environment and eager to learn, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for your career in horticulture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Physical fitness and attention to detail are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Town Council grounds and open spaces, ensuring cleanliness.
• Perform horticulture activities like grass cutting and hedge trimming.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental attitude

Patience

Physical fitness

Job description

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Horticulture and Grounds Apprentice

Apply From: 23/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Employer

SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL

Vacancy Description

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain all Town Council grounds and open spaces
• Keep open spaces clear of litter
• Maintain and repair of picnic tables, fences and benches
• Horticulture activities as required, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, path clearance, tree pruning, borders, flower beds and hanging baskets
• Check and maintain play equipment; making repairs where possible or reporting defects to the Team Leader or Manager
• Carry out tree work and woodland management as directed
• Carry out work relating to memorial garden and cemetery interments
• Work in accordance with the Town Council’s Health & Safety policies and other policies and legislation/guidelines
• With the direction of the Manager or Team Leader maintain all vehicles and machinery in good working condition
• Advise members of the public of responsibilities in respect of associated regulations and orders regarding park management and maintenance
• Ensure that a quality service is delivered at all times
• Undertake all required training

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Horticulture and Grounds Apprentice

Employer Description

Spennymoor Town Council delivers and funds many services, facilities and events for residents of Spennymoor, and is dedicated to enhancing the social and environmental practices within the community through effective management of local services and assets.

Vacancy Location

TOWN HALL SPENNYMOOR DL16 6DG

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000293200

Key Dates

Apply From

23/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-06 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-02-03 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Training will take place in both the workplace and at East Durham College's Hopughall Campus in Durham one day per week.

Learning Provider

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

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