Horticulture Apprentice

Assist with the maintenance, development and improvement of the Council’s parks and open spaces. The apprentice will split their time (around 75%) working alongside our experienced ground maintenance operatives across the district in our parks and open spaces. This will include; health & safety, environmental best practice, working as part of a team, planting, plant care, growth and development, soil cultivation, tools, equipment and machinery and vegetation control.  The apprentice will also work within the Green Spaces Team. This will include; using Microsoft office, using the grounds maintenance mapping systems, assisting with the design of bedding displays, learning about sport ground management (bowls, football), trees and woodland management, and learning how to support biodiversity and protect wildlife.

Training Outcome:
Look to secure employment. Potential to progress to the next level of an apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
The district council headquarters are in Warwick and Leamington Spa. It employs more than 500 people. The district council deal with issues such as waste management, the collection of council tax, planning/building regulations, council housing and council house repairs. The district was created on 1 April 1974, by a merger of the former Leamington Spa and Warwick municipal boroughs, the Kenilworth urban district and the Warwick Rural District.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Your working hours are to be agreed with line manager.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Interest in horticulture