Horticulture Apprentice

| Glendale

Location: Lewisham

Salary: £14.80

Full time: Permanent

Closing Date: Early applications advised

Job Description

Role Objectives 

Reporting to the Contract Manager the post holder’s key responsibilities shall be: 

•  Maintain professional study of apprenticeship course and modular assignments, including attendance at college
•  Assist with enquiries from the public professionally, efficiently and in a courteous manner Liaising with other Council Services and external organisations as required, to gather or share information and maintain and update records
•  To carry out under close supervision, all appropriate grounds maintenance operations across the district Under supervision, to operate all machinery, tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations   and with due regard to Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work Under instruction, to assist operate ride-on mowers and pedestrian mowers and use a range of tools and equipment, including power tools and light plant.
•  To ensure that vehicles, machinery and hand tools are kept clean, secure and serviceable at all times To assist with the planting and maintenance of annual bedding displays, hard and soft landscaping and associated grounds maintenance duties as required
•  Any other  ad-hoc duties as may reasonably be required To maintain accurate and legible records including timesheets, tick sheets, vehicle and machinery defect report forms, pesticide application forms, incident forms etc.
•  To obtain and maintain a full driving   licence if possible as you will be required to travel and report any changes immediately to your Supervisor Following instructions relating to vehicles and to ensure all equipment is used in safe working condition, in accordance   with the Company’s Health Safety and   Welfare, Operational Systems Manual and all associated procedures. To ensure that machinery and tools are looked after and minimise damage. That the work equipment used is fit for purpose. Health and Safety To act in   accordance with the Health and Safety at   Work Act and the Glendale Health and Safety Policy at all times To carry out instructions from your Line Manager in accordance with Glendale’s Health and Safety Policy, Glendale’s Codes of Practice, Glendale’s Quality   Management Systems and the Employee   Handbook.
•  To be knowledgeable of Health and safety regulations within your workplace and the activities that you are carrying out. Ensure you have completed the necessary induction and health and safety modules prior to commencement of any works.
•  You must be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and that of others, in your working environment, To promote safe working practices at all times and to ensure that all equipment is safe to use.
•  Machine Maintenance and Security To ensure that you are knowledgeable of the suitability of all machinery/equipment used in accordance with the task you are doing and it is safe to use. To ensure the correct use of all machinery/equipment in accordance with its   handbook.
•  To ensure that any machinery/equipment that does not operate correctly is reported immediately to your Line Manager and a defect tag is filled out and attached. To ensure that any check/maintenance sheets are completed and passed to your Line Manager. To   ensure that all machinery/equipment is secured at all times (when not in use). Quality and Customer Care In accordance with our ISO9001 Accreditation and the Glendale Quality Management Systems. To ensure that you are aware of your tasks and targets for each   day and to ensure that you are fully aware of the standard required for each task.
•  To monitor and maintain your work output to a satisfactory level and standard.
•  To ensure that you conduct yourself in a polite and friendly manner at all times.
•  To ensure that any  associated administration is completed and returned to the office within the required timescales.
•  Environmental In accordance with our ISO14001 Accreditation. To ensure that you operate your duties in a way that minimises our impact upon the environment. This will include the safe and efficient use of fuels/oils, the correct handling and disposal of waste
•  materials. To ensure that any spillage of fuels or chemicals are dealt with quickly and efficiently and in accordance with the regulations.
•  The above lists are not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required by the   company. If you are unsure of any of the above items it is your responsibility to raise them with your Line Manager.

Personal Characteristics

Among the personal characteristics sought will be:

• A high level of initiative and forward thinking attitude
• Flexible approach to duties
• An enthusiastic approach
• A clear identification with the requirements of Glendale’s customers

Benefits offered by Glendale:

• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal – discounts on travel booking, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure  activities and your day to day spending
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. God luck!