Apprentice Grounds Operative

Tree care Hedge cutting and planting Assisting with fetching, cutting, and loading timber Ivy clearance Grass cutting, maintenance and improvement Leaf collecting Raking gravel & parking areas Strimming and brush cutting (subject to training) Removal of vegetation from walkways and pavements Planting bulbs and trees Weeding Spraying (subject to training) Litter picking verges and green spaces Full training to be given on tools

Training:

Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative
Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard:

On-the-job training Off-the-job training Functional skills if required  Day release to Brooksby Campus

Training Outcome:
Full time position

Employer Description:
Milton Estate is the historic family home of the Fitzwilliam Family. The gardens surrounding Milton Hall comprise pleasure, formal and vegetable and fruit gardens used to supply the kitchens at Milton Hall. Sam Carter, our head gardener, leads a team of 5 full time gardeners. The gardens are not open to the public but are used for occasional private tours.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm . Plus one weekend per month on watering (paid as overtime)

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Strong work ethic,Passion for learning