Apprentice Horticulture and Landscape Operative

<p>To join the facilities team and to be responsible for housekeeping and upkeep of the outdoor areas at our Rotherham sites.</p>

Principal Accountabilities:

• Maintaining the site landscaping to a high standard
• Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers
• Operating and maintaining hand and power tools
• Operating and maintaining lawn mowing and other equipment
• Keeping grounds free from litter and debris
• Weeding
• Watering of lawns, trees and plants
• Leaf and debris blowing and collecting
• General DIY tasks as required from time to time
• Jet washing slabs, building etc
• Snow clearing and gritting in winter months
• Able to work flexibly and some overtime where required
• The role involves frequent standing, walking, reaching and  carrying
• Some care of the wildlife on site may be required (eg; hedgehogs/bees/rabbits)
• Maintain an area where biodiversity is of key importance

• This apprenticeship includes on‑site learning combined with off‑the‑job training delivered either at Barnsley College or at your workplace
• You will work towards achieving the Level 2 Horticulture and Landscaping Operative qualification