Apprentice Grounds and Maintenance Person

Duties will vary day to day, but will involve the maintenance of the grounds (Balneath Manor, Balneath House, Balneath Manor Cottage, Balneath Manor Farm, Balneath Manor West) to a professional standard, this will include: 

the maintenance of hedges, lawns, flower beds, shrubberies, copses, woods and paddocks, fencing and outbuildings. strimming, mowing, weeding, seasonal clearance of fallen leaves and removal of any fallen branches. undertaking the planting, seeding, pruning, propagating and thinning of garden plants, shrubs and trees. maintenance of ponds and pools, including the removal of algae, cutting back of water plants and cleaning and maintenance of fountains and other air filtration equipment. assisting with the moving and carrying of furniture and heavy objects, as well as occasional small office maintenance duties.

Training:

The training for the apprenticeship will take place in-person at Plumpton College for one day per week during term time. 

Training Outcome:

Potential for a permanent gardening role within the organisation.

Employer Description:
Founded in 1989, Aspects Beauty is a fragrance distribution and brand management company in the UK and Ireland. We work with global, niche and beauty brands and offer fully integrated and comprehensive marketing support. From the very beginning, we’ve had three guiding principles: Do it well, think differently, lead the way. We put beautiful brands in the right hands and strive to create optimum success. We build, nurture, and protect through seamless in store execution, bespoke marketing campaigns and unrivalled attention to detail.

Working Hours :
08:30 – 17:30 hrs on Monday – Thursday, 08:30 – 14:30 hrs on Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Detail oriented,Independence,Time keeping skills,Must like working outside