Grounds Maintenance Apprentice - level 2 Horticulture and Landscaping
About this opportunity:
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice with Lakeview Property Maintenance Ltd. Due to recent expansion and additional funding, our company is looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about the outdoors and eager to develop their skills in grounds maintenance.
As a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice, you will be an essential part of our team, working under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn all aspects of groundskeeping and landscape maintenance.
* Your day-to-day tasks will include mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, and general upkeep of various outdoor spaces.
* You'll also learn how to operate a range of machinery and equipment, ensuring our sites remain safe, clean, and visually appealing.
* This apprenticeship is designed for someone who is enthusiastic about working outdoors in all weather conditions and has a keen interest in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance. It is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, practical skills, and a nationally recognized qualification in the industry.
Why work for us?
* We always have positive customer feedback relating to our grounds work, on all sites.
* Working as part of a friendly grounds team.
* We offer career progression, including onsite and off site training within the job role.
* Regular one to one sessions with senior managers will take place.
* The company provides a welfare app for all employees, enabling them to access mental health help and counselling, which is paid for by the company.
Desired Skills & Qualities:
We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and willing to learn. You should have good communication skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. No prior experience is necessary, as full training will be provided.
Applicants must not already hold a level 2 in Horticulture/Landscaping
Future Prospects:
* In return, we offer a supportive and friendly work environment, with opportunities for career development and progression within the company.
* You will also receive a competitive apprenticeship salary, holiday entitlement, and access to company benefits.
If you are ready to kickstart your career in grounds maintenance and become part of a growing and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Training:
* Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
* The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship.
* The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
* The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
* Depending on which apprenticeship pathway your employer chooses to offer within horticulture. You may also need to achieve all or a combination of the following courses before taking your end point assessment: Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work, Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance, Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides and Abrasive Wheel.
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Things to consider
* We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
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