Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

Job summary

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The successful Grounds Maintenance Apprentice will assist with the upkeep and continual improvement works within the Grounds Maintenance team. The Grounds Maintenance Apprentice will provide an effective, efficient, and comprehensive Grounds maintenance service delivered to a high standard across the full portfolio of buildings and properties managed by Atlas and its clients.

This involves, but is not limited to, maintenance of all external areas of the estates including green spaces and courtyards, design, installation, and maintenance of seasonal displays including landscape projects, litter picking and assist with winter gritting.

The post holder will be based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. This may include for example frequent traveling between sites, working outside of normal hours or being flexible with start and finish times

The post holder will be required to pass a basic DBS prior to deployment.

The post holder will be required to be 18 years of age upon starting in the position and will be able to start college from 1st March 2023.

Main duties of the job

• Responsibility as Grounds Maintenance Apprentice within the Atlas Grounds Maintenance team will ensure that all work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including British Standards, European Standards and current best practice
• The Grounds Maintenance Apprentice will provide an effective, efficient, and comprehensive Grounds maintenance service delivered to a high standard across the full portfolio of buildings and properties managed by Atlas and its clients and will be required to use all relevant tools, power tools and will train towards the application of herbicides whilst being compliant with COSHH legislation.
• Maintain regular contact with Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and other department managers through formal meetings and informal discussions with regards to employee matters and site/task management.
• To undertake training as necessary to maintain current skill level and learn new techniques and skills and keep up to date with all mandatory training and any training required for changes in legislation.
• Be proficient with and significant use of computer hardware and familiarity with a full range of Microsoft Office applications as well as all facility and estates related specialist computerised systems.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.

About us

BFW Management Ltd, trading as Atlas, is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are experts in property and facilities management and deliver fully managed services to customers throughout the North West of England. We pride ourselves in making your properties and facilities provide the best possible environment for you and your customers.

We operate an Alternative Delivery Model (ADM), which commenced in March 2017, providing a fully managed property and facilities management services to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and customer throughout the North West of England.

Date posted

25 January 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£4.81 an hour Per Hour

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-ATL09-23

Job locations

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Adaptability/Flexibility

Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

Customer Focus

Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal and external customers.

Initiative

Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.

Interpersonal Skills

Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, communicates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism.

Teamwork

Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, welcomes newcomers and promotes a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Self-Development

Seeks out and accepts feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up-to-date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Adaptability/Flexibility

Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

Customer Focus

Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal and external customers.

Initiative

Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.

Interpersonal Skills

Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, communicates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism.

Teamwork

Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, welcomes newcomers and promotes a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Self-Development

Seeks out and accepts feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up-to-date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above including Maths & English or a vocational qualification Level 1 plus GCSE grade E/2 or above in both Maths & English.

Desirable

• A full/Valid driving License B+E License . A good school/college/work record in terms of time keeping, conduct and punctuality. Evidence of general work experience. Have undertaken a course where assessment is by project work or course work with evidence to document

Training

Essential

• An enthusiastic and positive attitude towards training. Shows initiative and interest in Horticulture and willingness to progress within the industry

Desirable

• Any previous training which may include previous employee in house training.

Experience

Essential

• Communicates clearly and concisely.

Desirable

• Evidence of working within a team and lone working

Special Knowledge

Desirable

• IT Literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Calm under pressure, open to change

Desirable

• Organisational skills

Integrity

Essential

• Honest, Trustworthy, capable of ensuring work related matters remain confidentia

Commitment

Essential

• Is punctual, reliable, flexible and self motivated. Is able to work both as a leader and member of the management team. Is innovative and able to actively progress improvements to the service and ensure a customer service culture

Desirable

• Creative

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above including Maths & English or a vocational qualification Level 1 plus GCSE grade E/2 or above in both Maths & English.

Desirable

• A full/Valid driving License B+E License . A good school/college/work record in terms of time keeping, conduct and punctuality. Evidence of general work experience. Have undertaken a course where assessment is by project work or course work with evidence to document

Training

Essential

• An enthusiastic and positive attitude towards training. Shows initiative and interest in Horticulture and willingness to progress within the industry

Desirable

• Any previous training which may include previous employee in house training.

Experience

Essential

• Communicates clearly and concisely.

Desirable

• Evidence of working within a team and lone working

Special Knowledge

Desirable

• IT Literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Calm under pressure, open to change

Desirable

• Organisational skills

Integrity

Essential

• Honest, Trustworthy, capable of ensuring work related matters remain confidentia

Commitment

Essential

• Is punctual, reliable, flexible and self motivated. Is able to work both as a leader and member of the management team. Is innovative and able to actively progress improvements to the service and ensure a customer service culture

Desirable

• Creative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)