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Apprentice Grounds person
, Apply From: 27/06/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by SPARSHOLT COLLEGE
Employer
BURSLEDON PARISH COUNCIL
Vacancy Description
The post has a varied range of duties including sports pitch maintenance and management, daily inspections and regular maintenance of Parish facilities and equipment including grass cutting and maintenance, hedge cutting/plant care and landscape maintenance.
Working out of a brand new sports pavilion with excellent facilities including a new workshop and team facilities.
Applicants must be comfortable working as part of a small supportive team and on their own initiative.
Bursledon Parish Council offers a breadth of experiences across a variety of working environments such as a conservation area, river side locations as well modern developments.
You will be trained in all aspects of grounds maintenance, to include:
* Maintenance of all open spaces to include grass and hedge cutting, as necessary
* Weeding, planting and seasonal pruning of shrubs
* To carry out regular daily duties including tasks such as litter picking, cleaning and emptying bins
* To check and maintain all playgrounds and areas for hazards and litter
* Maintain and prepare the football pitch, cricket pitch and tennis courts for hire
* Carry out minor maintenance and repairs in and on the Council’s premises
* Working as part of a team to ensure the maintenance schedule is implemented as per seasonal requirements
* Tasks will include use of appropriate machinery / equipment commensurate with the maintenance of the park e.g. strimmer’s, mowers, hedge cutters
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Apprentice Grounds person
Employer Description
Bursledon Parish Council is located on the Western bank of the River Hamble in Southern Hampshire; and includes the villages of Bursledon, Lowford and most of Old Netley.Bursledon Council is made up of a team of 12 Elected Councillors and 6 permanent members of staff; together they manage assets that provide services for the local community including open spaces, woodland, sports pitches and play areas.
Vacancy Location
LOWFORD CENTRE PORTSMOUTH ROAD SOUTHAMPTON SO31 8ES
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000327312
Key Dates
Apply From
27/06/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-07-25 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-09-15 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
* Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative
Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
* Day release during term time to Sparsholt College
Learning Provider
SPARSHOLT COLLEGE
Skills Required
Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessAn interest in horticultureAn interest in outdoor working
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