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Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

Rossendale Borough Council
Pay: £149.85 - £323.75
Location: Lancashire Rossendale United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Sep 2018
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02683103
2018-07-05 2018-07-28

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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