Crematorium Estates Assistant Apprentice (Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,799 i £25,013 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Horam, Heathfield |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Wealden District Council |
| Math o swydd: | Prentisiaeth |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | P2020 |
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Join Our Team – Exciting Apprenticeship Opportunities at the Council!
Are you ready to kick-start your career, gain valuable qualifications, and make a real difference in your community? We’re offering fantastic apprenticeship opportunities across different departments within the council. If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you!
Crematorium Estates Assistant Apprentice (Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative)
Salary: £24,799 - £25,013 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time/ Fixed Term for 24 months
Hours: 37
Location: Wealden Crematorium in Horam
Who?
Are you looking to start a career in horticulture? Do you enjoy working outdoors in all seasons and want to learn how to garden in harmony with nature?
We’re offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for someone eager to develop practical skills while helping care for the stunning, biodiverse grounds of our crematorium. This is a chance to work in a peaceful, meaningful environment—supporting both the natural world and the people who visit.
Surrounded by mature trees, carefully maintained gardens, and rich wildlife habitats, our crematorium offers a unique learning setting where respect, reflection, and ecological care go hand-in-hand.
What will you be doing?
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs, and lawns using sustainable, wildlife-friendly practices.
• Carry out pruning, deadheading, and pest control with environmentally approved methods.
• Support biodiversity through planting, grass seeding, and habitat creation.
• Assist with minor tree work and keep the grounds clean and well-presented.
• Contribute to the respectful maintenance and long-term care of the crematorium grounds.
What do we offer?
• Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• Earn while you learn with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working for most roles (see Job Descriptions).
• Free parking.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
For further details of Wealden Crematorium please visit our website: wealdencrematorium.co.uk. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the crematorium in advanced – just contact us on 01323 443400 to arrange a suitable time.
To Apply
Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.
Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.
Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.
If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.
Post Number: P2020
Closing Date: 25 July 2025
Interview Date: Monday 4 August 2025
Are you ready to kick-start your career, gain valuable qualifications, and make a real difference in your community? We’re offering fantastic apprenticeship opportunities across different departments within the council. If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you!
Crematorium Estates Assistant Apprentice (Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative)
Salary: £24,799 - £25,013 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time/ Fixed Term for 24 months
Hours: 37
Location: Wealden Crematorium in Horam
Who?
Are you looking to start a career in horticulture? Do you enjoy working outdoors in all seasons and want to learn how to garden in harmony with nature?
We’re offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for someone eager to develop practical skills while helping care for the stunning, biodiverse grounds of our crematorium. This is a chance to work in a peaceful, meaningful environment—supporting both the natural world and the people who visit.
Surrounded by mature trees, carefully maintained gardens, and rich wildlife habitats, our crematorium offers a unique learning setting where respect, reflection, and ecological care go hand-in-hand.
What will you be doing?
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs, and lawns using sustainable, wildlife-friendly practices.
• Carry out pruning, deadheading, and pest control with environmentally approved methods.
• Support biodiversity through planting, grass seeding, and habitat creation.
• Assist with minor tree work and keep the grounds clean and well-presented.
• Contribute to the respectful maintenance and long-term care of the crematorium grounds.
What do we offer?
• Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• Earn while you learn with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working for most roles (see Job Descriptions).
• Free parking.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
For further details of Wealden Crematorium please visit our website: wealdencrematorium.co.uk. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the crematorium in advanced – just contact us on 01323 443400 to arrange a suitable time.
To Apply
Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.
Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.
Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.
If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.
Post Number: P2020
Closing Date: 25 July 2025
Interview Date: Monday 4 August 2025
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