Landscape and Forestry Trainee (Level 1) Milton Keynes, England
The Parks Trust
Full Time
Milton Keynes, England
22000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Landscape & Forestry Trainee (Level 1)
Salary: £22,000 per annum (initially Fixed Term Contract 18 months)
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday
About Us
The Parks Trust is an independent charity that cares for over 6,000 acres of parkland and green space in Milton Keynes. This includes the river valleys, ancient woodlands, lakesides, parks and landscaped areas alongside the main roads that represent 25% of the city.
Our aim is to provide beautiful, diverse and sustainable parks, lakes, woods and landscapes that will be loved by the people of Milton Keynes, forever.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an 18-month training scheme and develop a career in amenity horticulture. Our training scheme includes attendance of appropriate courses and NPTC Certification. Subject to training and practical criteria being met this role will become permanent with further training opportunities available.
You will work within a small team specialising in ‘Landscape and Forestry’ out in our parks, grid road landscapes and woodland to ensure our green estate is maintained and well presented. This will involve carrying out works as instructed which includes tree work, thinning, chipping, stump grinding, tree planting, weed control (spraying and mulching) cleansing and other soft and hard landscaping work as required while working on own initiative as well as part of a team.
You will be working outside in all seasons.
About You
You may already have some interest or experience in the landscape or forestry industry or are attending college on an industry related course (e.g. horticulture, land management).
You should have good communication skills; be able to apply initiative to your work; follow instructions; and be a fast learner and a good team player. You will need to demonstrate effective time management skills and have a full driving license.
You will be prepared and motivated to take on further training that will help enhance your individual skill levels and be able to communicate effectively with team members, other Trust staff, the general public and other third parties.
Benefits
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing support and training
- Excellent contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Income protection and life assurance cover after qualifying period
- Enhanced family friendly policies after qualifying period
- Occupational sick pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for tech & electric cars
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Buying and Selling option for annual leave
- Medical Cash Plan
- Access to employee wellbeing helpline
- Free eye tests
- Great office in a parkland setting with free parking
Application process
Please apply online using the link through our website using People HR.
To view the full job description click here.
Closing Date: 27th August 2023
Interview Date: w/c 11th September 2023
The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
If you need additional support with your application or would like further information, please contact [email protected]
The Parks Trust
www.theparkstrust.com
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
