Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons
Spend time with the Woodland and Arborist Garden teams
Learn how to use appropriate techniques, tools and machinery, to cultivate, establish and care for our woody plant collections all year round
Work safely and garden sustainably
Training:
Training takes at Cornwall College Bicton Campus, East Devon, so the applicant must be prepared to travel away from home up to 6 weeks per year
Up to 6 residential weeks on site as block release per year
Training Outcome:
Full-time employment in the arboricultural industry
Further studies or professional training in arboriculture
Wider industry experience or travel with bursaries
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Mainly Monday - Friday, 07:45 - 16:15 with occasional weekend working (5 in 7 rota) - time taken off in lieu during the working week when this occurs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Analysing data
Assisting with telephone/email queries
Identifying trends/patterns/anomalies
Reconciliation of supplier statements
Financial data report preparation
Daily reconciliation of bank accounts
Accounts receivable - invoicing, credit control, and collections
Purchase Ledger - processing invoices and managing supplier queries
Use of accountancy software (Exchequer)
Raising invoices
Using Clients portal to invoice
Liaising with Clients, Departmental Managers and Engineers
Updating the computer system filing
Good IT skills are essential for this role (especially Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Office).
This list of duties is not exhaustive, and other tasks may be required.
Probationary period applies.Training:Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship.Training Outcome:The apprentice will work towards a professional apprenticeship standard AAT Level 2 and will have the opportunity to progress onto higher qualifications.
Progression opportunities would be available after completion of the programme as the company are a growing business acquiring new companies.Employer Description:Founded in 2003 and united under the Pacifica brand two years later, the company has grown to become the largest domestic support services provider in the UK and a trusted name across Europe. With a reputation for excellence and a core resource of directly employed, experienced engineers, sales and support staff, their service offer includes repairs in and out of guarantee, warranty products, spares warehousing and product placement.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, 37.5 hours per week. 30-minutes lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons
Be based with our Woodland team. Working across a range of garden types (formal and informal ornamental, turf and meadows)
Learn how to use appropriate techniques, tools and machinery, to cultivate, establish and care for our plant collections all year round
Work safely and garden sustainably
Gain horticultural team leader supervisory skills
Training:Horticulture or Landscaping Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training takes at Pershore College, Worcestershire, so the applicant must be prepared to travel away from home
The Level 3 delivery involves 1 full weeks enrolment at college (March) and then a minimum of 10 monthly residential blocks (usually a Tuesday and Wednesday), completing studies in March of their 2nd year ready to complete the final end point assessment before the end of July
Their final year will be spent applying the experiences and knowledge in the garden
Training Outcome:
Full-time employment in the horticultural industry
Further studies or professional training in horticulture
Wider industry experience or travel with bursaries
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Mainly Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 15:30, with occasional weekend working (5 in 7 rota) so time taken off in lieu during the working week when this occurs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons. Our garden teams work outdoors all year round and wet weather clothing will be supplied as part of your uniform
Spend time with the Arborist team
Learn how to use appropriate techniques, tools and machinery, to cultivate, establish and care for our woody plant collections all year round
Through combined training (at college and in the garden) you will learn new skills and techniques with plants and equipment to become a competent arborist
Work safely and sustainably in order to make a positive difference to our green spaces and minimise the risk posed by pests and diseases
Training:Arborist Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training takes at Myerscough College Lanceshire
There are a small number of residential short courses so the applicant must be prepared to travel away from home on occasions
The course is delivered by day release (1 full day on campus and 1 optional online day each month), but there are a small number of residential blocks for specific training (such as MEWP and CS-38) which take place over a number of days so will require the learner to stay at college for 3 or 4 nights, maybe twice a year.
Training Outcome:
Full-time employment in the arboricultural industry
Further studies or professional training in arboriculture
Wider industry experience or travel with bursaries
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Mainly Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 15:30, with occasional weekend working (5 in 7 rota) so time taken off in lieu during the working week when this occurs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
To provide a consistent, professional ‘front of house’ image for the company.
To answer incoming phone calls within 3 rings if possible - re-directing where required, and taking accurate messages should the person required be unavailable.
To pass relevant messages accurately and concisely via internal e-mail or a written note.
To answer the door buzzer phone for the factory points where necessary, and subsequently redirecting them to the main reception entrance and dealing with accordingly, or advising stores of a delivery.
To use initiative in terms of assessing the urgency of a situation, endeavoring to track down the relevant person, or make a colleague aware of the situation.
To ensure clients / contractors are fully signed in and out, via the visitor register and have badges.
To manage and co-ordinate the diary for the Board Room meeting allocations.
To meet and greet visitors, providing refreshments for meetings or similar where necessary.
To ensure the office kitchen area and boardroom remains tidy at all times (especially before/following client or internal meetings), including loading and unloading the dishwasher daily; and ensure kitchen supplies are monitored and replenished as required.
To build rapport with regular customers and suppliers, aiming to become a familiar person they positively associate with, when calling into the company.
To frank company mail where required, ensuring completion for daily post collections & dealing with incoming post.
Administration Functions:
Order processing - in order to provide assistance / cover to other members of the office team.
Preparing despatch delivery notes and entering shipments on to couriers booking system.
Obtaining Proof of Delivery for despatched orders and providing a copy to the customer where required.
Checking courier invoices to ensure charges are correct.
Filing completed job cards / delivery notes and any other documentation as required.
Preparing, printing and laminating (where required) associated sales and production paperwork / documents.
To prepare credit control request letters, and chase for responses accordingly where required.
Training Outcome:Potential full time employment. Employer Description:A family-owned business, Structure-flex has specialised in the use of PVC and high-frequency fabric welding technology to manufacture innovative solutions for over 46 years.Working Hours :- Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm
- Friday: 8.30am to 2.30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
