At a Glance
- Tasks: Help maintain the National Cycle Network and green spaces while working outdoors.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Sustrans, dedicated to making communities safer and greener.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, learn practical skills, and potential for permanent employment.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with occasional weekends; perfect for nature lovers!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying an active outdoor lifestyle.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths required; Science is a bonus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
You’ll help care for the National Cycle Network and surrounding land across the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Estate. This hands-on apprenticeship builds skills in land maintenance and habitat management, working with experienced staff, volunteers, and partners.
Due to the driving aspect of this role, you will need a full clean UK driving license. You will be working in Chester, Deeside, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Lancashire. Looking for an active career where each day varies? This Level 4 apprenticeship is a great opportunity to work outdoors, learn practical skills, and make a real difference.
You’ll be part of a small, supportive team maintaining cycle paths and associated green spaces, using tools and machinery, driving across sites, and helping protect spaces for wildlife and communities. You will help plan tasks, organise and carry out a programme of works across the north west. You will gain hands-on experience of active land management in an outdoor setting. If you enjoy being outdoors, in all weathers, teamwork, and a variety of practical work in both urban and rural settings, this could be the apprenticeship for you.
Training Outcome: A permanent post may be available for suitable candidates on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Land management understanding
Qualifications:
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above
- Desired - GCSE - Science - 4/C or above
Course Information:
- Course: Countryside ranger (level 4)
- Level: 4
- Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
- Apprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements:
- Working Week: Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work, shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration: 2 Years
- Training Provider: BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE
Countryside Ranger Apprentice in Chester employer: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
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