Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

Working under supervision within the following areas:

Provide a high-quality grounds and garden service, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, specifications and timescales Represent BCHG on site, working with customers, contractors and colleagues to provide access, reporting responsive repairs, fly tipping, graffiti and safeguarding alerts Record customer feedback and suggestions, acting on minor changes and collating information to support decisions on service improvement Ensure company vehicles are kept in a clean condition, with regular maintenance and compliance checks taking place to ensure safety of use Foster positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and contractors to improve the overall appearance of estates Operate, store and maintain equipment to comply with health and safety procedures including COSHH, PPE and prompt reporting of incidents on site Deliver services to standards and specifications, ensuring awareness of the need to deliver a cost-effective service to customers Accurately record work, inspection outcomes and activity to capture costs during the delivery of services Provide general support and assistance to the Homeforce Team Report any issues which may cause concern to the reputation of BCHG/Homeforce or impact on the safety of its clients or staff such as reporting safeguarding issues, hoarding, aggression or any other concerns Operate at all times within the framework of BCHG and Homeforce’s policies and procedures Participate in activities whether internal or external that will promote and benefit BCHG, Homeforce, clients or colleagues Attend and participate in staff meetings e.g. Toolbox Talks Undertake relevant training in connection with this job role Carry out any other duties which may be required from time to time and that are commensurate with the post Work to operational procedures, safe working practices and Health and Safety procedures as required.

Other Duties

The post holder is responsible for maintaining their own portfolio, ensuring all units are completed as set out by the training body. The post holder must, at all times, carry out their responsibilities with due regard for BCHG’s Equality & Diversity Policy. Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the above as directed from time to time by the BCHG Management team.

Training:
The successful apprentice will complete a full ‘Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard’. LANTRA Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City and Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides. LANTRA Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Hand Held Equipment OR City and Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment The training will be delivered by Birmingham Metropolitan College on a day release basis.The apprentice will be required to attend Sutton Coldfield College 1 day each week.

Training Outcome:
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship. Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.

Employer Description:
Founded in 1974, we have grown significantly both in terms of the number of homes we rent and the breadth of other housing related services we now offer. We help thousands of customers every year making a real difference to their lives. We have over 2,100 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham and a purpose built Residential Care Homes. More than a registered provider of social housing, we support our local communities by offering free services that help individuals with self-achievement and aspiration through our career development, training and employment services. At Black Country Housing Group our values are not just a set of words but are at the heart of the way our organisation works and how our colleagues interact in their day-to-day activities.

Working Hours :
Days: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, shifts and different working patterns dependant on time of year. Breaks: 1 hr lunch (unpaid)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience