Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
We are looking for an Apprentice Gardener, to join our Council’s Grounds, Trees and Country Parks department as an Apprentice Gardener, based within the Swindon areas of Wiltshire, to assist with the service delivery of planned and reactive maintenance work.
This is a fixed term contract in accordance with the length of the apprenticeship.
Your next role
Do you have an interest in horticulture?
Whilst working towards a Level 2 Horticulture and landscaping apprenticeship, your main duties, under supervision, will include using best practice in horticulture, maintaining general gardening, landscaping, and fencing/gate repairs in our Sheltered housing areas and Country Parks. You will be working in the public domain representing the Borough Council.
You will maintain the highest level in customer care in line with Service standards and a uniform will be supplied.
This role will demand a level of fitness, you will be bending, lifting, twisting manual handling and working outside in all weather conditions.
The use of mechanically powered machinery is a requisite of this role as is driving a light goods vehicle. You will fully comply with SBC and the Industry, Health and Safety Policy while delivering the Service.
At times you may be required to work on your own, your ability to work independently use own initiative, You will also be required to learn regular maintenance rounds and be able to work from plans to identify correct areas for maintenance.
Willingness to learn to drive – hold at least a provisional driving license or will obtain a provisional driving license upon appointment and pass the SBC transport driver assessment.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, and we’d love to hear from you.
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