Brentwood Borough Council
Grounds Maintenance Apprentice
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Job Role
You will be part of a small team responsible for carrying out general maintenance of parks, playing fields and other open spaces within the Ribble Valley to maintain high quality facilities and a pleasant environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Grass cutting
- Hedge trimming
- Clearing leaves and litter
- Setting up sports equipment
- Planting
- Pruning
- Seeding
- Helping with the upkeep of artificial synthetic sports pitches
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Qualifications
You will work towards a Level 2 Horticulture Operative Standard qualification through Myerscough College. This qualification is work based but will require occasional attendance at Myerscough College for assessments.
Why Join Us?
If you are interested in the environment and enjoy working outdoors, this could be the job for you.
Benefits
- Favourable working hours
- Generous leave entitlement
- Occupational pension scheme
- Training/development opportunities
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Pay
- Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate (£8 per hour) regardless of age during the first year of the apprenticeship.
- After the first year the rates are:
- Aged 21 and above (£12.71 per hour)
- Aged 18-20 (£10.85 per hour)
- Aged under 18 (£8 per hour)
Closing Date
Friday 24th July 2026
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