Apprentice Countryside Worker

As an Apprentice Countryside worker, you will:-
• Work within a site-based team to deliver water catchment management projects in accordance with our client’s requirements
• Carry out work safely and efficiently to company, industry and legislative standards and ways of working
• Communicate issues that affect the safe and efficient operation of the team to the Site Supervisor and/or Leadership Team
• Assist in the maintenance of the tool store, vehicle, tools and equipment and maintain all associated records and logbooks
• Tree management. All aspects of tree management. Whilst there is a focus on waterways and waterbodies, this may also include the management of trees in green spaces and properties
• River and habitat restoration. Restoring and enhancing natural processes to improve flood risk management and biodiversity Examples include re-meandering and working to create or restore flood storage areas
• Carry out operations to minimise the adverse environmental impact (including pollution control) in line with legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies
• Grounds maintenance

Ongoing grounds maintenance activities as a principal or second-tier contractor. Will typically include mowing, hedge/shrub cutting and litter picking.
Delivery tasks on-site may include (but are not exclusive to) invasive species control, vegetation management, tree management, debris and waste management and the occasional delivery of volunteer days.
Control vegetation including site clearance, weed management, pruning and basic turf management.

Training:

The successful applicant will work towards a Level 2 Countryside Worker Apprenticeship Standard. The qualification will be through Bishop Burton College on day release (There is a free bus available, and details can be found below)

Training Outcome:

Progression from this apprenticeship could lead to higher level qualifications such as Countryside Ranger and host of roles with a variety of organisations such as the Environment Agency or National Trust.

Employer Description:
Riverlution, as a Community Interest Company (CIC), helps people and communities find ways to engage with and develop a sense of place around their local patch of waterway. Working together to produce positive environmental impacts to improve the quality and biodiversity of river and riparian habitats. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days and partnerships to help your organisation deliver social value and meet environmental goals.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00.

Skills:
Problem solving skills,Team working,Patience