Apprentice Estates Services Operative

Working as part of a large team, you'll help to look after over a million square metres of open space across the Tees Valley. Under the guidance of senior colleagues, you’ll undertake grounds maintenance duties relating to the appearance and safety of our estates. This includes grass cutting, litter picking, spraying/weed killing, hedge trimming and digging. We’ll provide certified training in PA1 and PA6 spraying, as well as certified hands-on training with essential tools like hedge cutters, strimmers, mowers, and blowers. Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of a sustainable environment. You’ll complete a range of tasks relating to community issues and environmental standards.

Training:

Training will be delivered face to face in the workplace and with weekly classes at East Durham College's Houghall Campus in Durham.

Training Outcome:

There is a possibility for progression with in the business and the next level of qualification.

Employer Description:
We are a housing association that provides around 100,000 people in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber region with homes, support and opportunities to grow. We invest millions of pounds each year to keep our homes safe, secure and well maintained. We support people who need help to get onto the housing ladder, pay rent and to keep their home in good repair.

Working Hours :
You will work 37 hours per week, working pattern will be discussed at interview stage.

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