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Apprentice Gardener x 2, Whitehill Service Centre 481.62 - WEL08347

Job details
Posting date: 19 June 2024
Salary: £15,113.00 to £22,524.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 July 2024
Location: Bathgate, EH48 2EP
Company: West Lothian Council current
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: WEL08347

Summary

Job Advert

The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 3 July 2024. West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels

2 posts, 36 hours per week, fixed term for three years.

Open to West Lothian Residents Only

No Age Limit

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN GARDENING, WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO "EARN WHILST YOU LEARN"?

The successful candidates will work within a team to undertake various activities relating to general maintenance of landscaped areas, playing fields and other open spaces. This will include grass cutting, weed management, hedge trimming, planting, removal of fly tipping, graffiti and other grounds maintenance task using associated tools and equipment.

The successful candidates will be required to attend college with the aim to achieving an SVQ Level 2 in Horticulture.

Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of customer service, and the ability to work as part of a team.

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