Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/07/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/07/2018 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
North Tyneside Council are offering a great opportunity for training as a Park Keeping Apprentice. There are 4 apprenticeship posts based at two locations: Wallsend Parks and Northumberland Park. The anticipated start date for the programme is 10th of September 2018, fixed term for 18 months.
You will be trained to use gardening equipment and machinery, how to look after plants and borders and the on-going maintenance of open grass, watercourses and woodlands. While gaining experience in Green Flag Award winning public parks in North Tyneside
No previous experience is necessary as all training will be provided as you work your way into a budding new career.
The role involves a lot of hands on work, mostly outdoors and with a day release scheme studying a Level 2 Award in Work-based Horticulture: Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces with the Adult Learning service. The apprenticeship programme will also involve studying Maths and English (Functional Skills)
Seasonal shift patterns apply: Early starts of 7.30am and longer hours in the summer and late starts of 9.30am with shorter hours in the winter.
For an informal discussion please call Nicola Grogan, Parks Team Leader on 0191 643 7484.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.