Horticulture Apprentice

Maths and English GCSE (or Equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above

Please note: Successful applicants must be available for interview week commencing 26th June.

These posts will commence in September 2024.

What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis

The successful candidate will be working, closely with other horticultural staff and undertaking horticultural duties

Background on department

The Seaton Valley NEAT team work across the 5 villages in Seaton Valley, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice, Seghill, New Hartley and Holywell. The team undertake a range of duties, including grounds maintenance, horticultural and street cleansing duties, to enhance the local environment across the villages. You will be a member of this, highly regarded team, and help deliver the range of services we provide.

Type of person we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience., We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available

• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality