Open Spaces Apprentice

Specific Responsibilities:

Support with, or directly undertake a range of grounds maintenance activities, including,but not limited to: planting, minor landscaping works and weed clearance, leaf collecting, watering, maintenance, litter picking and waste collections, within the Town Council’s allotments, parks, sports pitches and open spaces and on areas within the town and Council property as directed Identify opportunities for improvement in our open spaces and in our ways of working Follow risk assessments for all activities Be proactive and have a ‘can do’ attitude when presented with damage, graffiti,vandalism, flyposting, or a general untidy appearance across the town and support with clean up if appropriate Cutting back brambles and weeds to ensure that the paths are always usable. Make minor repairs and where possible complete landscaping works to keep these areas looking their best Carries out other duties relevant to the post as reasonably required by the Open Spaces Supervisor including providing support and cover to the Open Spaces Assistants

Personal Duties:

To have due regard for your own health and safety and that of any colleagues who may be employed and the general public and to bring to the attention of the Council without delay any matters which may be prejudicial to health and safety best practices and policies To treat all colleagues, Councillors, partners, and members of the public with respect and equality To undertake tasks that fulfil the Apprenticeship Units and gain a portfolio of evidence towards accreditation

The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post.

Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Your training plan:

Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required 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 There is the potential for the apprentice to progress into a position within the organisation; if the individual applies for a suitable vacancy and is successful through the recruitment process

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,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Willing to work outdoors,Basic horticulture knowledge,Enthusiasm,Willing to learn new skills,Punctual