At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in maintaining green spaces and enhancing community environments.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in local communities.
- Benefits: Real Living Wage, 40 days holiday, flexible working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and paid volunteering days.
- Why this job: Start your career outdoors while gaining valuable skills and qualifications.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent; interest in gardening essential.
The predicted salary is between 25877 - 25877 £ per year.
We offer a Real Living Wage salary of £25,877.80 per annum. 37 hour per week. 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%). A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies. Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme. Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications. 2 paid half days volunteering per year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to start or build your career in ground maintenance while making a real difference to the communities we serve. As part of our team, you’ll play a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing our green spaces, helping to create attractive, safe and welcoming environments for our customers to enjoy every day. From routine maintenance to improvement projects, your work will have a visible impact across our schemes and estates. Alongside your day-to-day role, you’ll also be supported to develop your skills and knowledge through a Level 2 Landscape and Horticulture qualification with Skills England, giving you a strong foundation for a long-term career in the sector. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in high-quality work, and want to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect role for you.
Entry Requirements
- Must have the right to work in England & spend at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship.
- Must be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right of abode in the UK AND have been ordinarily resident in the EEA for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of learning.
- Typically, an applicant will have attained a minimum of 4 GCSE grades D/E or 2/3 including both Maths and English. Functional Skills Level 1 will be accepted as an alternative to GCSEs.
- A full UK driving license is mandatory to be achieved by the end of the apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivery: To assist in undertaking site-based grounds maintenance and horticultural related tasks on estates and schemes to Onward specifications and agreed timescales. To assist in carrying out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and the removal of litter along with responsive ad-hoc estate work as required e.g., fly tip removal, graffiti cleansing or target hardening.
- Customer Service: As a front facing ambassador for the company, act in a professional manner while upholding Onward values, aims and objectives.
- Quality: Deliver works to a high standard consistently.
- Records: Ensure all works reporting and safety procedures are followed, and record keeping is both accurate and professional.
- Health and Safety: Help ensure all work is to the highest standards of health and safety and assist with the promotion of a positive safety-first culture. Ensure all operations are compliant with industry legislation.
- Work equipment: Assist with routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment, and machinery. Ensure the safety and security of assigned machinery and equipment is maintained.
Skills/Experience
- Interest in grounds maintenance and gardening.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good communication skills – written and verbal.
- The ability to demonstrate great teamwork.
- The ability to follow procedures and provide performance data of operations.
Qualifications
- Essential: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English OR a Vocational qualification Level 1. NB: English & Maths Functional Skills Level 1 will be accepted as an alternative to GCSEs.
- Desirable: Horticulture qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Experience of working within grounds maintenance or gardening sector. Health and Safety awareness qualification or similar.
Equal Opportunities
We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.
Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative in Manchester employer: Onward Homes Limited
At Onward, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible working environment that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With a commitment to professional development through training opportunities and a generous benefits package, including 40 days of paid holiday and access to health plans, we empower our team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Join us as an Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative and embark on a rewarding career path in a role that allows you to work outdoors and contribute to enhancing our green spaces.
