Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

Grass cutting  Sports pitch maintenance Weeding & planting  Meadow cutting  General grounds maintenance tasks Fencing Other duties aimed at improving biodiversity 

Training:
Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard To attend Bicton Campus on a block release (10 weeks in total)

Training Outcome:
Once qualfied the apprentice will be able to move to a career in the Grounds Maintenance field. They will be able to apply for any suitable vacancies within TDC.

Employer Description:
Located in Northern Devon, we're the Local Authority for the area of Torridge. We look after our residents and visitors providing a wide range of services. All this in an area of 984 square km with a population of 67,000, it's no easy task but our team of around 280 employees are integral to supporting our local area and working hard to provide the best positive service for our customers.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7.30am - 3.30pm (3pm on Fridays). May include some weekend working

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness