Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprentice (CDC)

Doncaster City Council is seeking a Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprentice for a full-time position at North Bridge Depot in Doncaster, UK. The apprenticeship lasts 24 months, offering a salary of £6.40 per hour. No prior experience is required, and training will be provided. The role involves working outdoors to enhance the local environment. Employees benefit from 28 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and various discounts.
Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprentice (CDC)

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North Bridge Depot

23/03/2025

Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprentice (CDC)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

£6.40 per hour/£12,313 per annum for more information see advert details.

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Countryside/Conservation

Date posted

04/03/2025

Job reference

REQ17849

Job description

Location of work: North Bridge Depot, Doncaster

Salarydetails:

£6.40 per hour/£12,313 per annum (from 1st April 2024) for all ages in their first year of the apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage as appropriate to age is then paid for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract following completion of the first year. For more information on the rates of pay click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Contract Type: Apprentic (typical duration 24 months), Full time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 23 March 2025

Please note your details maybe shared with our appointed apprenticeship training provider as part of the recruitment process and eligibility checks.

About the role

If you are looking for an apprenticeship where you can make a difference to a vibrant town in Yorkshire, City of Doncaster Council have the perfect apprenticeship for you.

Apprenticeships available are for Horticulture.

We are looking for an enthusiastic people to join our teams, and help ensure that Doncaster is a clean and safe place for everyone – from our residents to visitors.

If you have a passion for cleaning up the environment or enjoy working outdoors as an active member of a team, we want to hear from you.

About You

No experience is required, just a desire to succeed. We will provide you with a thorough training programme so that you are comfortable in your role and can perform to the best of your abilities.

You will need to take pride in your work and be a real team-player

About Us

Here at City of Doncaster council, we know that for you to make a difference to our residents, you need to be part of a positive culture where you are given every chance to succeed.

We believe that having a good work/life balance is crucial, so we offer all of our employees 28 days holiday, a local government pension scheme, and many other discounts and benefits.

As well as ensuring you have what you need to perform your role, we’ll provide a rigorous training package that includes full uniform and PPE, and access to the relevant apprenticeship qualification in Horticulture Operations Level 2.

If you want to work in a leading council that is aiming to become the employer of choice in Yorkshire, apply today!

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting week commencing 24 March 2025 and interviews W/C 07 April 2025.

For further information please contact Paul Fisher – Paul.Fisher@doncaster.gov.uk

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprentice (CDC)