Horticulture Modern Apprenticeship

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Inverclyde Council Full time
Job Description

A Modern Apprenticeship in Horticulture offers a unique opportunity to combine paid employment with relevant on-the-job learning, leading to a nationally recognized qualification.

As part of Inverclyde Council's 'Inverclyde Works' recruitment and training drive, we are inviting applications for our Modern Apprentice (MA) Programme for Inverclyde residents aged between 16 – 24 years with a keen interest in working within a horticulture environment.

The successful applicant will be employed on a fixed-term 2-year contract, working 37 hours per week, and will work towards attainment of the SCQF Level 5 Greenkeeping or Landscaping qualification.

The on-the-job learning will be delivered by the Council's Environmental and Commercial Services in partnership with local third sector organizations and will also include weekly day release to attend a training centre for additional learning and assessment.

Key personal qualities include:

  • Confidence in written and verbal communication
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Ability to work accurately and give attention to detail
  • Ability to work well within a team, knowing when to ask for assistance/guidance
  • Confidence in the use of IT, including Word and Excel
  • Ability to plan and organize workload efficiently and effectively
  • Flexibility in approach to work

Posts may require a successful Disclosure Scotland check via the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.



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