Overview
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.
You will be involved in grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, setting up sports equipment, planting, pruning and seeding as well as helping with the upkeep of artificial synthetic sports pitches.
Responsibilities
- Grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, setting up sports equipment, planting, pruning and seeding.
- Help with the upkeep of artificial synthetic sports pitches.
- 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.
Qualifications / Training
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.
Benefits
- Favourable working hours
- Generous leave entitlement
- Occupational pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
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
Details
- Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Salary: National minimum wage for apprentices
- Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
- Sector: Leisure and Culture
- Sector: Countryside
- Sector: Parks
- Job Role: Apprenticeship
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