Apprentice Assistant Ranger

To undertake estate management tasks including maintaining flower beds, cutting grass, planting shrubs, hedge cutting, sweeping leaves, removing litter, maintaining paths and other park infrastructure To undertake regular safety inspections of the parks and address resulting health and safety matters which arise To encourage community involvement and liaise with volunteers to help co-ordinate their work in the park To comply with all health and safety procedures, particularly in regard to machinery and equipment Carry out play area weekly inspections, reporting findings and making safe any issues

Training:

This role will require a willingness to complete the Level 4 Countryside Ranger apprenticeship programme which may require travel and 1-week residential learning at University Centre Somerset Group as well as online training workshops. 

To qualify for apprenticeship funding, you need to have been a UK resident for the last 3 years and not solely for educational purposes. You must not already hold a related higher-level qualification. 

Training Outcome:
Potential to progress to a ranger position

Employer Description:

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

Bracknell Forest Council Parks & Countryside service is responsible for more than 300 hectares of countryside sites, ranging from large wildflower meadows and woodlands to play areas and sports pitches. 

This post sits in the North team based at Westmorland Park, but you will be required to start at other locations when required.

We endeavour to manage our sites for the benefit of people and wildlife, this being a key objective for the Council.

Two of our historic parks have been restored with grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund.  Involvement of local communities is also central to this success.

 

 

 

 

 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday with the ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as and when required.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness