Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice to help maintain our allotments, cemetery, and other community sites.

Undertake duties as required within a work programme that ensures the Council’s grounds and sites are maintained to a high standard Working as part of a team to ensure the maintenance schedule is implemented as per seasonal requirements Undertake necessary training as required for manual handling and to operate machinery/equipment Undertake maintenance tasks within the Councils land and properties (and facilities) including minor repair work and general maintenance to ensure a high standard of public service is always provided To promote environmental good practice by taking positive steps to minimise damage to the environment and disturbance to habitats To carry out regular daily duties including tasks such as litter picking, cleaning and emptying bins To support the carrying out of safety inspections of the open spaces and play areas to ensure public access is safe and take corrective action as necessary where appropriate To assist with the staging of events including setting up and dismantling of equipment and stewarding as necessary To work evenings and weekends in line with the business needs of the council To take day-to-day responsibility for specific tasks with minimal supervision (at times working alone) as instructed by Cemetery Supervisor and Grounds Maintenance Assistants Ensure compliance with Council’s policies including Health & Safety, Equality and Data Protection To fulfil the obligations of the apprenticeship programme Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

Training:

Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2. 

Suffolk New College.

Training Outcome:

Any progression routes will be discussed upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Felixstowe Town Council is a local council serving and representing the residents of Felixstowe. Our small team supports the Mayor of Felixstowe and the 15 other Town Councillors in their responsibilities, which include; local community buildings, allotments, cemetery, play areas, Remembrance events, Felixstowe in Flower and town twinning; as well as other community action, such as; providing grants to local organisations, responding to local planning applications, strategic plans and consultations.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Skills:
Excellent Communicator,Team Player,Attention to detail,Willingness to Learn