Apprentice Horticultural Operative within the Grounds Maintenance Department

To help with maintenance of flower beds/rose beds, shrubs, herbaceous borders and sports pitches To help maintain the cleanliness of parks and open spaces Assist with horticultural duties and general grounds maintenance work Confident to interact with people of all ages and abilities Communicate openly, engaging with visitors of all ages when they are visiting the borough’s parks & open spaces to ensure the best service is being offered Undertake the use, maintenance, cleaning and storage of hand and small powered tools and light plant, such as mowers, strimmers and leaf blowers etc Assist with external cleaning duties – such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins, etc Assist with the internal cleaning duties of buildings – such as toilets etc Support the preparation and operation of special events and activities Assist in the loading and unloading of vehicles

Training:

The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% off-the-job Training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality & Diversity.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is a fixed term 24 month contract and at the end you will gain a Level 2 Horticulture Operative Qualification. However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.

Employer Description:
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
Between 7am and 3pm - Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Follow instructions,Wear PPE,Adhere to Health & Safety,Adapt to weather conditions,Work outdoors,Trustworthy & reliable,Work independently