Gardening/Horticulture Apprentice

Are you interested in earning money and at the same time gaining a nationally recognised vocational qualification? Broxtowe Council is committed to improving the environment for future generations by managing our parks and green spaces and we are looking to appoint a Gardening Apprentice in our Parks and Environment team.

The work will involve grass cutting, maintaining shrubs and hedges, tree and shrub planting and maintenance of formal bedding areas. You will be provided with the opportunity to have a hands on role working with our tree team and our cemetery maintenance team.

This exciting Apprenticeship programme will be based at Kimberley Depot in Kimberley, Nottingham and will provide you with the opportunity to: -

· Work in all of the green spaces the Council is responsible for throughout the borough. This includes Green Flag Parks and Local Nature Reserves

· Use a wide variety of tools, equipment and machinery.

· Identify different types of plants and learn how they grow and are maintained

· Learn about the importance of health and safety

· Learn more about what the Council does and the services it provides for the people living, working and visiting the area

During your apprenticeship you will undertake a level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship training course as detailed below:

www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/horticulture-and-landscape-operative

As part of your training you will be also able to gain additional qualifications in Emergency First Aid and the Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides.

At the end of the apprenticeship you will be ideally placed to continue your career in the horticultural industry with past apprentices having obtained full time positions working for the Council.

The ideal candidate would be:

· Proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated

· Able to work in a team

· Have English and Maths GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 or equivalent

· Someone who can represent our ’GREAT’ values as a Council

In addition to the above the successful candidate will be entitled to the following attractive benefits: -

· A competitive salary

· The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

· 27 days’ annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays

· Gym membership discount at Liberty Leisure

· Access to a benefits package offering discounts on supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailer

If you are interested in this role there will be an open day on Friday
10th February where you can tour the location, speak to the team, learn more about the apprenticeship and get tips on how to make your application stand out from the rest.

To book a slot on the open day contact Charlotte Nicholls on 0115 917 3359.

When you complete your application form please use the last page to tell us why you are interested in gardening and what gardening projects you have completed.

Our preferred method for applying for jobs is online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk (please do not send CVs).

If this is not possible, application packs can be obtained by contacting the Recruitment Team, Human Resources Division on 0115 917 3342 or 3372.

Please quote reference no: TMT431

Closing date: Wednesday 22 February 2023 at 5.00pm

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: £20,000.00-£20,813.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 22/02/2023
Reference ID: TMT431