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Apprentice Horticulture Landscape Operative - Croxley Park

Employer
YMCA Training
Location
Watford
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
18 Oct 2019

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Specialism
Catering
Sector
Hospitality & Travel
Role Type
Graduate, Other work and training
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
Permanent
Apprentice Horticulture Landscape Operative - Croxley Park Nurture Landscape have a fantastic new opportunity. Your hours of work will be Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) between 07:30am - 16:00pm. You will be supported by a YMCA Tutor to achieve a Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship qualification Key duties: To assist the team of Gardeners in undertaking the full range of garden maintenance duties to enhance the general condition of the site including Horticultural operations including formative pruning for a range of plants, annual seasonal bedding operations, pest & disease control, general grass cutting, watering of trees, shrubs and bedding plants Ensure hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles in your charge are secure, in good working order, and refer major mechanical problems to your line manager. Empty bins, including bag removal and bag replacement where appropriate and recycle where necessary. Undertake regular checking and reporting of the physical infrastructure of the site including paths. Report other defects/damage regarding the site to a line manager. Attend staff meetings and specific project meetings. Comply with all company and site procedures and regulations. Ensure an efficient and effective response to incidents/emergencies and maintain effective liaison with colleagues and external services. Write basic reports on incidents that occur to enable accurate records to be maintained. The successful candidate will be: Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health and Safety guidelines Able to work effectively within a team Ability to use all equipment safely and effectively Able to deliver great customer service Their GCSE Maths and English grades A - E or equivalent Just apply now and make sure your CV is attached and that you include a brief cover letter that explains why you're interested in this role and why you are the best person for the job! Please note that YMCA Training is acting as a recruitment partner in this process and you are not required to contact the business directly. If you have any questions about this or any other apprenticeships advertised here get in touch by clicking the apply button below.

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