Grounds Maintenance Apprentice
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Company: M J Granger Grounds Maintenance
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Location: Shillington, SG5 3LJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £200.00 per week
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Sector: Horticulture
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Ref: VAC-12247
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Application Deadline Date: 27/05/2021
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Start Date: 28/06/2021
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon- Fri 7:30am- 4:45pm
Brief Description
An exciting new position has come up as a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice working for local councils. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team, learning skills in hedge/shrub cutting, grass cutting and ground works in local areas such as parks.
Qualifications Required
The ideal candidate will have GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D) or equivalent including English and maths.
Personal Qualities
Hard working with a positive attitude.
Polite and professional to customers whilst working on sites at all times.
Skills Required
Must like working outside in all weathers.
Must have a hands on approach to work and to be able to work within a group.
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Apprenticeship in either Horticulture or Landscape Operative. Plus: Emegency First Aid at Work, Level 2 Safe use of handling and application of pesticides, Functional Skills in English & maths (if required). You will also study a range of topics to include: Health and Safety, Business Skills, Machinery, Plant and Soil Science, Plant health
Future Prospects
Potential offer of a full time position as a Grounds Maintenance Operative upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
MJ Granger are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team, learning skills in hedge/shrub cutting, grass cutting and ground works for local councils.
The apprentice will be working with an experienced grounds maintenance supervisor, helping to look after a selection of customers' sites which have to be maintained throughout the year.
Main roles and responsibilities:
-Grass cutting
-Litter picking
-Hedge cutting
-Strimming
-Fencing
-Planting of shrubs, plants and bushes
-Tree planting