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Ribble Valley Borough Council (On-Site)

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Apprentice Rate – Year 1 - £6.40 irrespective of age Year 2 - £6.40 if aged 18 or under, £8.60 if aged 19 or 20, £11.44 if 21 or over. These rates of pay are set by the Government and are due to increase on 1 April 2025

37 hours


Grounds Maintenance Apprentice 
Salthill Depot - Clitheroe

Reference: COM882
Pay: Apprentice Rate – Year 1 - £6.40 irrespective of age
Year 2 - £6.40 if aged 18 or under, £8.60 if aged 19 or 20, 
£11.44 if 21 or over.  These rates of pay are set by the 
Government and are due to increase on 1 April 2025
Hours:    37 hours per week

2 Year Apprenticeship
Monday to Friday - 37 Hours Per Week 
Based at Salthill Depot, Clitheroe

You will be part of a small team responsible for carrying out general maintenance of parks, playing fields and other open spaces within the Ribble Valley to maintain high quality facilities and a pleasant environment. 

You will be involved in grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, setting up sports equipment, planting, pruning and seeding as well as helping with the upkeep of artificial synthetic sports pitches.

You will work towards a Level 2 Horticulture Operative Standard qualification through Myerscough College.  This qualification is work based but will require occasional attendance at Myerscough College for assessments. 

If you are interested in the environment and enjoy working outdoors this could be the job for you.  

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities. 

Closing date: Friday 4th October 2024
Interview date: Monday 14th October 2024

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.


Closing date: Fri 04/10/2024 at 23:57
Job reference: COM882
Vacancy downloads:

COM882__Ad__Grounds_Maintenance_Apprentice.pdf

COM882__CS__Grounds_Maintenance_Apprentice.pdf

Guidance_Notes.pdf

HR_RVBC_ConditionsofService.pdf

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