Apprentice Ranger

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The post holder will be required to:

Adhere to the objectives of your Apprenticeship Training Plan, working towards achieving a qualification and vocational assessment Undertake general grounds maintenance duties, examples would include grass cutting, cleansing of litter, shrub & hedge maintenance, seasonal bedding, sports pitch marking & renovation, path sweeping Liaise and communicate with the public, colleagues, management and other Council services in a polite a courteous manner. Inform the public of byelaws, rules and regulations relevant to each site Ensure correct use and day to day maintenance of all vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment Adhere and contribute to safe working practices, risk assessments and Health & Safety procedures, having due regard to the safety of the public Maintain basic work records, inspection tick sheets and procedural documentation as directed Take responsibility for the security of vehicles, machinery, equipment, tools and buildings associated with your duties Personal responsibility to ensure you report to work wearing issued uniform and PPE at all times, appropriately dressed for the weather/working conditions

Training:
Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship Standard The training will be delivered at the workplace

Training Outcome:
Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract Job-seeking support is also included

Employer Description:
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 7.30am- 4.00pm Friday 7.30am- 12pm 36 hours a week

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness