Apprentice Horticulture Operative

Work within a site-based team to deliver water catchment management projects in accordance with our client’s requirements. Carry out work safely and efficiently to Company, industry and legislative standards and ways of working. Communicate issues that affect the safe and efficient operation of the team to the site supervisor and/or Leadership Team. Assist in the maintenance of the tool store, vehicle, tools and equipment and maintain all associated records and logbooks. Tree management. All aspects of tree management. Whilst there is a focus on waterways and waterbodies, this may also include the management of trees in green spaces and properties. River and habitat restoration. Restoring and enhancing natural processes to improve flood risk management and biodiversity. Examples include re-meandering and working to create or restore flood storage areas. Carry out operations to minimise the adverse environmental impact (including pollution control) in line with legislation, industry guidance and organisational policies. Grounds maintenance. Ongoing grounds maintenance activities as a principal or second-tier contractor. Will typically include mowing, hedge/shrub cutting and litter picking. Delivery tasks on site may include (but are not exclusive to) invasive species control, vegetation management, tree management, debris and waste management and the occasional delivery of volunteer days. Control vegetation including site clearance, weed management, pruning and basic turf management.

Training:

The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Water Environment Qualification, which will take between 13-18 months (including End Point Assessment) and will be on a block release basis.

Training Outcome:

Progression onto a higher level qualification and/or a full-time role within the organisation.

Employer Description:
EN:Able Futures, award-winning Shared/Flexi Job apprenticeship service will support you through your apprenticeship journey and professional development. We employ our apprentices directly and are listed on the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Register. We work with hosts in Yorkshire and the North East to provide apprentices in the construction and civil engineering industry.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 08:30 - 16:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative