Landscape Operative Apprentice
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Company: Woughton Community Council
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Location: Milton Keynes, MK6 5EG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Horticulture
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Ref: VAC-11729
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Application Deadline Date: 02/06/2019
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Start Date: 01/07/2019
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 39 hrs pw (Mon-Thur 7.30-16.00 Fri-7.30-15.00)
Brief Description
Undertake a range of grounds maintenance and landscape work along with some minor tree work.
Qualifications Required
Good basic education.
Maths and English Level 1 minimum
Personal Qualities
Highly committed, enthusiastic and self motivated
Able to prioritise work loads
Current full driving licence
Flexible, pro-active approach to tasks
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Flexible approach to working hours as some evening and weekend work may be necessary.
To be able to work in all types of weather
Skills Required
Current UK driving licence desirable but not essential
Training to be Provided
You will gain the following qualifications:
Work-Based Horticulture City & Guilds/NPTC Level 2 Diploma
Plus...
•Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2 Award
•Employment Rights and Responsibilities
•Functional Skills in English and maths.
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, which could include:
•Monitoring and maintaining health and safety
•Maintaining and developing personal performance
•Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
•Clearing horticultural and landscaping sites
•Maintain moisture levels for crops or plants
•Provide nutrients to crops or plants
Other units will vary depending on which pathway you choose to follow.
You will also have the opportunity to take additional qualifications including Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1), Cylinder and Rotary Operated Pedestrian Mowers, Chainsaw and Related Operations, Safe Use of Hedge Trimmers and more.
Future Prospects
To successfully complete and pass a Level 2 Qualification in Horticulture with ourselves and Shuttleworth College potentially to gain full time employment with us or other organisations in the horticultural industry.
Vacancy Detail
Undertake a range of grounds maintenance and landscape work along with some minor tree work.
1. Undertaking grass cutting, hedge trimming, tree care, shrub pruning, planting, strimming and shredding and any other works necessary to deliver a programme of landscape works.
2. Manage a weed and disease control programme.
3. To ensure all vehicles, plant and equipment used are regularly checked, in accordance with routine operating requirements, including the completion of records.
4. To monitor facilities, plant and equipment to ensure safe working practices and compliance with health and safety regulations, and to maintain the correct reporting/maintenance system.
5. To employ the relevant health and safety regulations and their applications including.
6. To maintain excellent relations with the general public whilst identifying areas of specific community engagement opportunities to enhance the service.
7. To liaise with colleagues and partners with projects, initiatives and events as necessary
8. To attend supervision sessions and staff meetings and appraisals
9. To undertake training and personal development as necessary
10. Any other tasks that may be reasonably required in pursuit of Council objectives
Other Information
The role is of a physically demanding nature, requiring reliability, flexibility, fitness and the ability to work outdoors for considerable periods in all weather conditions