Apprentice Estate Worker

Job Details

The role is within the estates team at Lochore Meadows Country Park and work largely takes place outdoors, in all weathers, in a countryside environment. The apprentice will work, under supervision, to provide general maintenance duties in line with the country parks aims and ethos. The duration of the apprenticeship will be 2 years. 

During this period the apprentice will undertake training and work towards an SVQ2 in Environmental Conservation. The apprentice’s Employability Officer will provide ongoing support in relation to completion of the SVQ2 qualification. They will also be a link person between apprentice, Park Manager and qualification Training Provider. 

The apprentice must achieve milestone targets related to completion of the SVQ2 in Environmental Conservation as agreed on an individual Training Plan. Failure to meet these targets may result in the termination of the apprenticeship post. The apprentice’s Employability Officer will provide ongoing support in relation to completion of the SVQ2 qualification. 

As part of your role you will assist the team with a wide variety of tasks to help to maintain and manage the park for the benefit of people and wildlife. 

This can involve path maintenance, litter picking and management of a variety of different habitats, including woodland, grassland, wetland and also the maintenance of facilities for public access and recreation. 

Fife Council is committed to creating employment and training opportunities for the young people of Fife. This post is part of that commitment. This post is funded through the Workforce Youth Investment programme and therefore is restricted to applicants who live in Fife and are aged between 16 and 24 on or by the specified start date. We will advertise further opportunities via our recruitment site /jobs as they become available. For more information on our youth employment opportunities visit:

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for. 

The Person

You should have a minimum of 3 National 4s, to include English and Maths OR Intermediate 1’s, to include English and Maths OR equivalent Core Skills at SCQF Level 4.  You must have a passion for working in the outdoors and be able to give good examples of this and the ability to carry out work of a repetitive nature whilst maintaining quality of work. An interest and passion in the environment is also essential to the role.  You should possess good communication skills and be able to transfer these in different circumstances . dealing with members of the public and colleagues.  You should be a good team player as well as being able to work alone and unsupervised at times.  Some basic experience carrying out maintenance duties would be useful. You should have the ability to follow complex instructions, stay calm and work well under pressure and deal with confrontation. You will need to use your initiative as and when required. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with the ability to be able to work unsupervised and independently as part of a wider team.  You will possess good communication skills, be customer focused and demonstrate a “can-do” attitude at all times. 

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme

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