Open Spaces Apprentice

Key Responsibilities:

Support with, or directly undertake a range of grounds maintenance tasks, including planting, landscaping, weed clearance, litter picking and waste collection within the Town Council's properties and open spaces Identify opportunities for improvement in open spaces and ways of working Follow risk assessments for all activities, as appropriate Have a proactive and 'can do' attitude when presented with damage, graffiti, vandalism, and general untidiness across the parish Support with cleaning up, if and when appropriate Maintain paths and ensure they are usable by cutting back brambles and weeds, make minor repairs and complete landscaping works to keep areas looking their best Support the Open Spaces Supervisor and Open Spaces Assistants with other duties as needed and reasonably required

General and personal duties:

Prioritise health and safety, reporting any concerns promptly Treat all individuals with equality and respect

Training:

Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2.

The successful candidate will attend the Apprenticeship provider’s premises (Bridgwater & Taunton College, Cannington Campus) one day per week.

Training Outcome:

As you gain experience and expertise, you can advance by taking on more responsibilities, moving into supervisory or leadership roles, or expanding your expertise in specialised areas.

Employer Description:
Taunton Town Council covers the previously unparished area of Taunton and parts of neighbouring parishes which were considered under a Community Governance Review. The Town Council takes in the unparished area of Taunton and the entirety of the former Comeytrowe Parish, the urban area within the former Maidenbrook Ward of Cheddon Fitzpaine Parish, and the majority of the former Staplegrove Parish.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Enthusiasm,Willing to work outdoors,Reliable,Punctual,Basic horticulture knowledge,Willing to learn new skills