Apprentice Grounds person

Mow grass, strim, weed, and maintain green areas (seasonal) Water plants and trees as required Inspect fencing, seating, signage, footpaths, and sheds under instruction; report issues to Senior Grounds person/line manager Undertake remedial or instructed maintenance work on Council-owned assets, including vandalism and graffiti repairs Undertake training to a qualified standard for visual and operational playground inspection Prepare burial ground ash and/or grave plots Salt spreading during icy conditions Litter pick and report hazardous waste Maintain bins and dog waste facilities, empting skip bins as needed Supervise contractors, subcontractors and volunteers as directed Post and remove agendas/notices as directed Attend community events as directed to assist officers and councillors (may involve the occasional evening and/or weekend) To also assist with the development of new 2 hectare woodland, under the guidance of the Forestry Commission and 2 hectare grassland, looking at ways to improve bio-diversity in the community

Training:

8am-4pm weekdays (with a chance to work earlier in hot weather and/or later in inclement conditions, therefore, within the timeframe of 7am-5pm).

Victory Hall, Stanway Community Centre, Villa Road, Stanway, Essex CO3 0RH.

The role can be a minimum of 30 hours (maximum 37 hours, full-time), which will include one day at college.

Writtle College, Lordship Road, Chelmsford CM1 3RR.

Training Outcome:

After completion of the Horticultural apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to be interviewed for a permanent position. 

Employer Description:
Local Council maintaining land assets with Stanway, Colchester.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm weekdays (with a chance to work earlier in hot weather and/or later in inclement conditions - therefore within a timeframe of 7am-5pm). Flexible-based seasonal tasks and frequency schedule; some evening or weekend work may be required.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness