Job Description

Job Title: Groundsperson, Gardener, Greenkeeper, Gravedigger Apprentice
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1 x Post - Parks / Gardens / Green spaces
1 x post - Sports Turf / Greenkeeper

Salary: Scale 1A Point 3 12.45 per hour (plus 19% employer contribution Pension)

Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career.

These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality.

We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all.

The post holders will be required to complete either a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horticulture (Sports Turf Greenkeeper) or Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horticulture (Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces) subject to the specific post.

The roles will primarily be based working in either LCCC's sports pitches and golf courses or parks, gardens and cemeteries. The roles may also be required to support work in different locations.

As a member of the Parks and Amenities Unit the post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of general maintenance and horticultural duties at various locations throughout the Council area, to include golf courses, public parks, cemeteries, sports facilities, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces.

???????Apprenticeship schemes are a great opportunity to combine learning, training and work experience. Working alongside experienced colleagues, we will help you to develop - whether this is your first career or a new career!

Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description.

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We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council's e-recruit system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer.
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Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: 24,027.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JF3672