Green Space Apprentice

Based at one of our locations across Sheffield within the Parks & Countryside Service you will:

Working under the direction of a team leader/supervisor, to carry out defined landscape management work to our green spaces, to ensure that they are clean, safe, sustainable & attractive Using (after undertaking training) a full range of landscape tools & equipment, to manage & maintain our green spaces to a high standard Undertake all other associated tasks within the team, including both & hard and soft landscaping along with any other physical maintenance and repairs Working with & alongside internal and external partners,
especially volunteers and ‘Friends Of’ groups Work safely at all times in accordance with established Safe Systems of Work, Health and Safety Guidelines and all SCC Policies and Procedures Understand and experience the different seasonal activities and tasks that occur throughout the year Understand the planning/use of resources, along with the prioritisation of different workloads

Training:
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard Health & Safety at work SCC online learning Regular toolbox talks

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will move into full-time employment

Employer Description:
Wherever you are in Sheffield, there's sure to be a park, playground, woodland or other green space nearby to enjoy. These are created, serviced and maintained by Sheffield City Council's Parks and Countryside Service

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday: Between 7am and 5pm, Breaks TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness