Apprentice Gardener

**ob Outline: Apprentice Gardener - Grounds Person**

**Contract**: 2 Year Apprenticeship

**Hours**: 39 hrs (annualised for seasonal variations)

**Salary**: Minimum of National Living Wage £12.21

**Closing Date**: 18th May Noon

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to become part of our Grounds Maintenance Team.

**About the role**

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to become part of our Grounds Maintenance Team.

Enveco are looking for reliable individuals to join our team as an Apprentice Gardener/Grounds Person.

You will be working as part of the Grounds Maintenance team throughout Blackpool’s Parks & Green Open Spaces including Grade II Listed Stanley Park.

This is a rewarding opportunity to train and develop a career in horticulture and sports turf maintenance.

You will learn a wide range of skills within the industry at a practical level and also incorporated is a fully funded Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horticulture - to be attained through the industry leading Myerscough College.

**About you**
- GCSE/NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification in English and Maths
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, including, ability to read written instructions, ability to understand verbal instructions, ability to communicate verbally with colleagues and customers
- Ability to undertake basic arithmetical calculations such as addition, subtraction and division
- Ability to undertake manual work and learn skills
- Ability to learn and benefit from training
- An ability to deal with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner
- An ability to work as part of a team
- Able to undertake manual work in all weather conditions
- Ability to undertake duties in a physical role

**About the rewards**
- Employee discounts with various partners
- Company events
- Free parking

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person