Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

Location: Westwells Rd, Corsham SN13 9ET

Salary: £18,500

Based in Corsham, Wiltshire we are looking for a full-time apprentice, who will split their time between working on our 160-acre site and studying for a qualification in Horticulture or Grounds Maintenance at Wiltshire College, Lackham.  You will work in a small, dedicated team, driven to deliver exceptional service every day to our clients. Standard working hours are 7:30 – 3:30, but flexible working is available.

The mission of the grounds team is four-fold.  They are responsible for:

Site safety: Roads and pathways must be clear and safe, which includes salt gritting in the winter months Aesthetic: The site must be a beautiful and pleasant place to work and live Functionality: the outdoor facilities must be fit for use Biodiversity: We protect and nurture a variety of habitats and wonderful wildlife

To that aim you will assist our experienced grounds team in maintaining amenity lawns, meadows, ponds, the sports pitch, roads and pathways, car parks, the orchard, trees and woodlands, planter boxes, and a number of ornamental gardens.

You will learn a variety of equipment, including hand tools, leaf blowers, hedge cutters, lawn mowers, strimmers, line-markers, and more.  A driver's licence is necessary to operate the team pick-up truck, ride-on mowers, off-road vehicle, and tractor.

Requirements:

Proof of the Right to Work in the UK GCSE maths and English scores of 4 or above MOD Security clearance (Mitie will pay for this. Spent criminal convictions are not necessarily a barrier to obtaining security clearance.) Full UK driving licence Reliable and willing and able to listen and learn new skills A mature mindset and safe approach to work

Benefits:

Free work wear and PPE Flexible working hours Subsidised restaurant & coffee outlets Free Parking on site Free on site gym with fitness suite

About the Company:

Mitie is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company.  We create amazing work environments with our expertise, care, technology, insight, and focus on sustainability.  The Grounds team is critical to this vision, by creating beautiful sites where people and wildlife can safely thrive