Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/04/2024
Advert End Date:
08/05/2024 23:59
Salary:
£7.50 per hour Apprenticeship wage (first year)
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
All Areas
Further Information
Fixed Term - 22 Months
Do you have a passion for horticulture? Do you enjoy being hands-on working outside? Do you enjoy being kept busy with new challenges? If the answer is yes, we have a fantastic opportunity for you.
About us
The city of Sunderland is currently going through a transformation to deliver it’s 2030 city plan, to create a cleaner, greener and more attractive city. The city is proud to be home to five Green Flag parks and to have Blue Flag standard at our seaside resorts and you could be part of this. Sunderland City Council’s Environmental Services Team is looking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic, and energetic apprentice to join their Grounds Maintenance Team.
What is the apprenticeship program?
You will earn as you learn, completing a level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship at East Durham College attending the Houghall campus. You will attend college one day a week on a day-release program as part of your off-the-job training. You will then put your learning into practice in the workplace.
What you will be doing
Your daily duties will involve the general maintenance of public parks and open spaces by
-cutting grass and hedges
-planting seasonal bedding and maintaining
-planting shrubs and trees
-growing and propagating of plants
This will include working across the city’s 40 formal parks, 2 country parks, nursery and winter gardens.
You will develop the skills to operate a variety of horticulture equipment such as hedge cutters, brush cutters, pedestrian mower, ride on mowers and blowers.
What we expect from you
We are looking for someone who is committed, enthusiastic and has a desire to learn, whilst contributing to the Council’s vision and values.
Next steps
Complete your application, and applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for interview. The successful candidate will then join a college cohort in March/April and start working at the Council.
For an informal discussion, please contact Julie McBurnie, Environmental Services Manager, via email at julie.mcburnie@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Operational HR Services via Email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
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