About
Employer description
Halstead Town Council has 11 employees, 2 of whom are groundsmen, 3 are officebased, 2 work in the carparks and 3 in caretaking, as well as a cleaner, It manages carparks, allotments, churchyards, planning, events
Main description
Halstead Town Council has a big role in maintaining the Courtaulds Sports Ground facilities - bowls pitch, football pitches, rugby pitch, used by many local sports groups. It also manages 200 allotments and maintains footpaths and churchyards around the town. The applicant should have a full driving licence.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Use equipment to maintain grass
- Drive a tractor with a bowser to water plants
- Minor building and repair works
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Your training course
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Your training plan
Training will be provided daily by the current groundsmen at Courtaulds sports ground.
More training information
Halstead Town Council's groundmen have between them 50 years of experience.
Entry Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This will be a post which is mainly outdoors and demands physical fitness and strength
Future prospects
To work as a groundsman.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 01/07/2025
Salary
£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Location
This job is located in Halstead, Essex
How to Apply
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