Tree and Greenspaces Apprentice

To work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
including Gloucestershire Local Nature Partnership (GLNP).
• Planting of trees (various sizes: whips, feathers, standards,
rootball, containerised), shrubs, seeds, bulbs, flowers and
grasses.
• Pruning of trees and shrubs
• Weeding, removal of weeds from flower beds and other
planted areas.
• Maintaining, water plants / trees, tidy, overgrown shrubs and
trees, clear paths
• Pest Control, identify and manage pests that damage plants.
• Monitoring the health of all plants and greenspaces.
• Support and lead groups on community planting events.
• Formative pruning of young trees.
• Comply with current Health and Safety Regulations
• Regularly support colleagues maintain and repair equipment in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and current policies
and procedures

Training:

The apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Warwickshire
College at their Pershore campus, where there will be a need to
travel for study days.

Training Outcome:

The ability to move into an Operative position within our Trees & Greenspace department.

Employer Description:
Gloucestershire County Council is a county council which administers the most strategic local government services in the non-metropolitan county of Gloucestershire, in the South West of England.

Working Hours :
Occasional out-of-hours work for attendance at engagement events and meetings (face-to-face and/ or virtual) may also be required.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Presentation skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Outdoor Working,Time Management