Glendale Managed Services Ltd
Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative/Horticulture
Job Location
Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom
Job Description
2 x Apprentices Grounds Maintenance Operative/Horticulture
Full Time, 40 hours per week, £13.15 per hour
Are you seeking the opportunity to gain qualifications whilst earning? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you keen to learn? Are you enthusiastic and motivated?
If you identify with the above, this Apprenticeship role was made for you!
Glendale maintains the parks and open spaces in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. We're proud to be working in Kingston and to work with local residents, park users and businesses to develop long-lasting partnerships, mutual benefits and an excellent service.
We now seek to recruit a number of staff including two Apprentices to support this and other growing contracts in Kingston upon Thames. Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
Who are we?
Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.
Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit (url removed). We are a green business with "green thinking" at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.
Who are you?
Enthusiastic, hard working and enjoys working outdoors
Experience in grounds maintenance would be an advantage but not essential as a full training schedule and apprentice scheme is provided
A full clean UK driving licence is desirable as operatives may be required to operative ride-on mowers and drive company vehicles / tow trailers
Committed to gaining qualifications and starting your career in Horticulture.
A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You
You will complete an Apprenticeship in Horticulture - Level 2 Horticulture. The duration of the Apprenticeship is 24 months and you will spend 20% of your time training and the rest of the time will involve
Working outside in all weather conditions completing grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, blowing, clearing leaves and shrub bed maintenance
Gain an understanding of the industry
Great opportunity to springboard into the industry and have a long lasting career
Continued training and development programmes throughout the year
What can Glendale offer you?
Competitive salary
Incremental annual leave
Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines
Pension Scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and development
Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK
https://(url removed)/apprenticeships/
We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, GB
Posted Date: 10/24/2024
Full Time, 40 hours per week, £13.15 per hour
Are you seeking the opportunity to gain qualifications whilst earning? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you keen to learn? Are you enthusiastic and motivated?
If you identify with the above, this Apprenticeship role was made for you!
Glendale maintains the parks and open spaces in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. We're proud to be working in Kingston and to work with local residents, park users and businesses to develop long-lasting partnerships, mutual benefits and an excellent service.
We now seek to recruit a number of staff including two Apprentices to support this and other growing contracts in Kingston upon Thames. Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
Who are we?
Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.
Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit (url removed). We are a green business with "green thinking" at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.
Who are you?
Enthusiastic, hard working and enjoys working outdoors
Experience in grounds maintenance would be an advantage but not essential as a full training schedule and apprentice scheme is provided
A full clean UK driving licence is desirable as operatives may be required to operative ride-on mowers and drive company vehicles / tow trailers
Committed to gaining qualifications and starting your career in Horticulture.
A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You
You will complete an Apprenticeship in Horticulture - Level 2 Horticulture. The duration of the Apprenticeship is 24 months and you will spend 20% of your time training and the rest of the time will involve
Working outside in all weather conditions completing grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, blowing, clearing leaves and shrub bed maintenance
Gain an understanding of the industry
Great opportunity to springboard into the industry and have a long lasting career
Continued training and development programmes throughout the year
What can Glendale offer you?
Competitive salary
Incremental annual leave
Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines
Pension Scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and development
Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK
https://(url removed)/apprenticeships/
We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, GB
Posted Date: 10/24/2024
Contact Information
Contact | Human Resources Glendale Managed Services Ltd |
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