Job Description
Rossendale Borough Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team is looking to recruit two Grounds Maintenance Apprentices to assist with their busy Operations throughout the Borough. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in horticulture and gardening.
The role is varied and duties would include:
- Mowing
- Strimming
- Weeding borders
- Planting
- Pruning shrubs
- Cutting hedges
- Maintaining bowling greens and Sports Pitches
- Assisting in cemetery maintenance.
You will be working across a variety of teams to get valuable experience of all the tasks and functions we perform throughout the year.
Personal Qualities :
- The ideal candidate must be keen to learn
- Enjoy a challenge
- Be honest
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Personable
- Keen interest in horticulture/garden maintenance
- Punctuality is essential
Skills Required :
- The ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
Future Prospects :
- Possibility of a permanent role within the Team should a vacancy arise for the right candidate
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