Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

Grounds Maintenance Apprentice Fixed Term Contract – 28 months

We are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice to join our team based from our office in Leeds, LS10 1BL.

About the Role.

You will work alongside qualified engineers providing a range of grounds maintenance including maintaining shrubs, cutting grass, weeding and planting across 74 sheltered schemes across Leeds City Region.

You will carry out a range of tasks while working efficiently and safely, in line with best practice, whilst achieving excellent customer experience results.

You will complete a Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship with Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (Thornes Park, Wakefield campus) on day release. You will be required to completed coursework issued via the training provider, record off the job learning hours and producing a portfolio of evidence in preparation for the end point assessment (EPA).

About You

• A positive, can-do attitude to work.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Capable of using your own initiative
• GCSE Maths and English which is grade 4-9 (C-A*) or Functional Skills Level 2 desirable.

Benefits

• 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription
• Company Uniform

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

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We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.

Please refer to full job description upon completing your application.