Join us were an Investors inPeople Gold Standard Companyand this is youropportunity to earn while you learn on our Horticulture OperativeApprenticeship programme at GroundControl.
Ground Control is a leading groundsmaintenance and landscaping business committed to enhancing andimproving the physical environment.
We have anexciting new opportunity for an Apprentice to join ourGroundsMaintenance team based on siteat Green Park inReading.
Youll work across this large site withour experienced team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives and willlearn everything you need to know horticulture grounds maintenanceand plants starting right from the basics. Well give you all thetime support and guidance you need to achieve highly in this Level2 Horticulture Operative course. This includes up to 1 day a weekto focus on your studies.
All we ask is that youput in as much effort as we do!
This really couldbe your first step towards a long and successful career within theGrounds Maintenance team at Ground Control. We want more thananything to see our apprentices move up in their career tosupervisor and senior management roles in thefuture.
Who are we lookingfor
We are looking for hardworkingresponsible people who are genuinely looking to grow a longtermcareer in the Horticultural and Landscapingindustry.
You must love the outdoors and not beafraid of manual work in all weathers! Youll also need to be aselfstarter able to motivate yourself to complete your studiesduring the week at the same time as working fulltime.
You will be required to drivea company vehicle around site therefore a driving licence isessential.
Passes in Maths andEnglish GCSEs are a real advantage but notessential.
What weoffer:
At Ground Controlwe believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewardingour employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefitsprogram supporting you to realise your full potential and are proudto be recognised as a great place to work:
AwardsAccolades and Culture
* We have beenawarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 bestcompanies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 LargeCompanies to Work For leaguetable.
* CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by BLab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having metrigorous social and environmental standards which represent itscommitment to sustainable goals ahead ofprofit.
* We inclusivelysupport The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The ArmedForces Covenant and are DisabilityConfident
* We invest 5% ofour profits into the Evergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated tosustainability and environmentalinitiatives.
* By 2025 wehave committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet andachieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in2020.
* 2 personal choicevolunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to500!
Perks and Benefits
* Medigold employee support Free FluJabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calmthe wellbeing app
* Asupportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosterscollaboration.
* Trainingdevelopment coaching and mentoring plans including our GCLeadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher educationopportunities
How wework:
We put people at the centreof everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing aculture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will becelebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovationcreates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each othercaring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Togetherwerestronger.
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