Apprentice Grounds Operative

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Mitie Full time

**Grounds Maintenance Apprentice**:
**Position Overview**

**Location:Benton Park View - BPR014 Newcastle Estate, Benton Park Road, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, NE7 7PE**
**Job Type: Apprentice, Full Time**

**Hours: 30 Hours a week**
**Salary: £16,000 - £19,000**

We are searching for a passionate apprentice to join our team. The apprentice's responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and assignments. You should be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.

To be successful as an apprentice, you must have good time keeping skills and be willing to fit into the existing staff structure.

Outstanding apprentices are those who respond well to criticism, build good relationships with colleagues, and ultimately make a lasting impression.

**Responsibilities**

To gain knowledge and skills by participating in a learning and development programme which will include competing an apprenticeship in Horticulture, on-job training, and other internal and external training courses.

To build skills and experience by participating with other apprentices and colleagues in projects and events across the estate.

To support the Grounds Maintenance Team in its day-to-day activities which includes:

- Grass cutting
- Hedge trimming and pruning
- Clearing leaves and litter
- Pond clearing
- Planting and grass seeding
- Utilising hand tools, plant, and machinery
- Winter grounds services

Assisting within the relevant department, but also learning about other aspects of the company, always observing health and safety procedures.

Expected to complete all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations within the apprenticeship, positively receiving feedback, whilst keeping a log of everything learned.

Traveling to other sites when required and provide documentary evidence of work undertake, by way of the daily timesheet and any other management documentation.

**What we are looking for**
- Full and valid driving licence (desirable)
- Good level of education
- Good Physical strength and hand to eye coordination may be required
- Good time management
- Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting abilities
- Be flexible and motivated.
- Be able to participate in effective team working & have good communication abilities.



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