Landscape Construction Apprentice - Hands-On Hardscaping

Chorley Council and South Ribble Counci; Chorley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + holidays

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cashback portal for savings

Volunteering days

Free parking

Job summary

Chorley Council and South Ribble Council are seeking a motivated individual to join the Parks and Open Spaces service as a Landscape Operative Apprentice in South Ribble. The role combines hands-on hard landscaping with study towards a Level 2 Landscape Construction qualification at Myerscough College Preston Campus.

The fixed-term 24-month apprenticeship offers full-time hours (36.25 per week) with a salary of £24,025–£25,423 and a path to develop skills across parks, open space and play area

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn about public realm and greenspace design and construction in a local government environment.
• Willingness to work closely with individuals and as part of a wider team.
• Confidence in learning and using Microsoft Office and other industry software (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of the council’s annual revenue work programme for parks and open space improvements and maintenance.
• Assist with site preparation, including clearing sites, digging and levelling ground.
• Assist in installing sub-bases by laying aggregates and compacting to standard.
• Assist with constructing hard landscape features such as paths, benches, walls, steps and fences.
• Support installation and maintenance of surface water drainage systems.
• Assist in playground maintenance and general groundskeeping tasks.
• Maintain safe, tidy worksites and operate tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Level 2 Landscape Construction

Job description

Chorley Council and South Ribble Council are seeking a motivated individual to join the Parks and Open Spaces service as a Landscape Operative Apprentice in South Ribble. The role combines hands-on hard landscaping with study towards a Level 2 Landscape Construction qualification at Myerscough College Preston Campus.

The fixed-term 24-month apprenticeship offers full-time hours (36.25 per week) with a salary of £24,025–£25,423 and a path to develop skills across parks, open space and play area