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Horticulture Apprentice

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Information

Please note: Successful applicants must be available for interview week commencing 26th June. 


These posts will commence in September 2024. 

 

What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis 

The successful candidate will be working, closely with other horticultural staff and undertaking horticultural duties 

 

Background on department 

The Seaton Valley NEAT team work across the 5 villages in Seaton Valley, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice, Seghill, New Hartley and Holywell. The team undertake a range of duties, including grounds maintenance, horticultural and street cleansing duties, to enhance the local environment across the villages. You will be a member of this, highly regarded team, and help deliver the range of services we provide.  

 

Type of person we are looking for 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience 

 

Location 

We have an operational depot, based in Astley Park, Seaton Delaval. The team work from here when delivering the above services 

 

Salary 

National Apprenticeship Framework  

 

Contract Type 

Fixed Term for duration of apprenticeship training, plus 6 months for End Point Assessment. 


REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB 

Maths and English GCSE (or Equivalent) at Grade 3/D or above 


NCC INFO AND BENEFITS

Why choose us? 

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including: 

-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 
 
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees) 
 
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands 
 -Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours  
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available  
  
  • Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality  


Further information  
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.  

 

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here 
 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.  This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.     

  

Alternative application format:  

British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net    

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930  

  

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.  Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.



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