Greenkeeper Trainee

12 hours ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Bell Full time

At Bell, we are committed to creating a culture of learning and empowering our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions. We are currently seeking a talented Greenkeeper Trainee to join our team.

About the Role

This is a full-time role based onsite at our facility in Suffolk. As a Greenkeeper Trainee, you will be responsible for managing the irrigation system effectively, recording all water usage, and adapting programs to suit local weather conditions and rainfall.

  • Pruning trees, trimming hedges, and cutting back shrubs as required;
  • Assisting in the setup of customer visits, demonstrations, and product training;
  • General site maintenance, including planting beds and general duties associated with the site;
  • With assistance, planning and applying a fertilizer schedule for the turf areas;
  • Helping with the planning and expansion of the mower testing areas.
About You

We are looking for a candidate with basic computer skills for record keeping and writing emails and reports. Entry onto the apprenticeship is also subject to 4 GCSE's including Maths & English 9-3 or equivalent.

Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays;
  • A competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually, estimated at £20,000 - £25,000 per annum;
  • Enhanced Company pension;
  • Life assurance of four times your annual salary;
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family;
  • Access to Textron University's self-service training platform;
  • Eye care scheme;
  • Discounts on gym memberships, shopping, and travel through Perks at Work;
  • Winter flu vaccination voucher.