Grounds Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Monk Hesleden Parish Council was established in December 1894 and it serves the village of Blackhall Colliery, Blackhall Rocks, Crimdon, Hesleden, High Hesleden & Monk Hesleden.

Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm. Above are summer working hours which total 39 hours, winter working reduces to 35 hours timing to be confirmed with employer at interview. 39 hours a week2 yearsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, Hard working

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 3 or above)
• Maths (grade 3 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Hard working

Other requirements

This role requires working outside in all weathers and is a physically demanding job.

English (grade 3 or above), Maths (grade 3 or above), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, Hard working

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Possibility of a full-time post upon completion of apprenticeship
• You will gain satisfaction and self-confidence from knowing your abilities have been successfully assessed against an established national standard
• The professional qualifications behind the apprenticeship programme and the experience in the horticulture role will provide you with a great opportunity to progress your career with us and explore development opportunities that are available to you.
• Recruitment process will involve attendance at an assessment day.