Salary: Starting from £22,443. Appointments at Grade 2 will receive an additional pensionable supplement to ensure a minimum hourly pay equivalent to £12.00 in line with Voluntary Living Wage.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Special Conditions: Uniform, footwear or personal protective equipment is supplied and is required to be worn, Manual handling, Please see job description for all special conditions.

Applicant Visa Guidance: Skilled Worker visa: guidance for applicants (bath.ac.uk)

About the role:

We have an exciting apprentice groundsperson opportunity. The apprenticeship will involve studying Horticulture Apprenticeship Level 2 at Wiltshire College's Lackham campus (once weekly, during term time only). The rest of the week will be spent in the workplace undertaking practical work at University of Bath. The contract is fixed term to last the duration of the apprenticeship which is expected to be 24 months. Your tutor will also visit you in the workplace every 10 to 12 weeks.

The practical work will include:

• Grounds maintenance - mowing, watering, and fertilizing lawns, Planting, trimming, mulching and fertilizing flowers, shrubs and trees.
• Cleaning and painting benches, poles and signs.
• Keeping grounds free from snow and ice.
• Assisting with maintenance of sports facilities, which will include the preparation and maintenance of a range of surfaces and pitches, borders, grassed areas, woodlands, planting and new projects throughout the University.

Our landscaping services are done in line with our environmental management plan, taking into account environmental and community impact of all works carried out.

You will work in Campus Services, one of the largest departments at the University of Bath with over 400 staff. Campus Services provides multiple services to staff, students and visitors from accommodation, mail and security to hospitality, landscaping and cleaning and more.

What we’re looking for:

• Although no previous horticulture experience is required, interest in and enthusiasm for horticulture and the landscape is essential.
• Maths & English L1 or GSCE grades 2 (E) must be held by the successful candidate prior to starting the apprenticeship in October 2024.
• A UK drivers licence is desirable, but not a requirement.
• Other requirements: the apprentice needs to spend at least 50% of their working time in England.
• Due to the nature of the work you will need to be able to lift and carry a reasonable amount of weight and you will be required to work out doors throughout the year.

For full details and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above

From £22,443 (Starting Salary) Grade 2