Grounds Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship
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Company: St Ives Town Council
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Location: St Ives, PE27 5AL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £12,313.60
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Sector: Horticulture
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Ref: VAC-13785
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Application Deadline Date: 06/03/2025
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Start Date: 10/03/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 7:30am until 3:30pm (3pm on Friday)
Brief Description
St Ives Town Council are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice to join their team. The apprentice will learn skills in hedge and shrub maintenance, grass cutting and general grounds works in areas such as parks, cemeteries and allotments.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A* - D) in English and Maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.
If you would like further clarity or to speak to someone regarding these requirements, please contact us and we can discuss further with you.
Personal Qualities
Hard working with a positive attitude.
Polite and professional with colleagues and members of the community whilst working on council sites at all times.
Skills Required
Must like working outside in all weathers.
Must have a hands on approach to work and be able to work within a team.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Operative - Horticulture Pathway
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Future Prospects
Potential offer of a full-time position as a Grounds Maintenance Operative upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
As a successful candidate you will be working as part of a team, learning skills in hedge and shrub maintenance, grass cutting and general grounds works in areas such as parks, cemeteries and allotments.
You will be working with an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, helping too look after the the property owned and maintained by the Town Council.
What you will be learning?
Grass cutting
Hedge cutting
Strimming
Planting of shrubs, plants and bulbs
Playground inspections
General maintenance
College attendance will be at Shuttleworth College starting in April 2025. Please ensure you are able to get to both the workplace and college.
Other Information
Please check that you are able to commute to both Shuttleworth College and St Ives. Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if you meet the entry criteria. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage. The Bedford College Group reserve the right to close the vacancy early.