Groundskeeper Apprentice

AESSEAL PLC

Apprenticeship Level 2
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About the Role

AESSEAL is one of the world’s leading specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems for a sustainable future. You will be working as part of a team to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the sites is kept at a high standard.

  •      Maintaining the site landscaping to a high standard
  •      Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers
  •      Operating and maintaining hand and power tools
  •      Operating and maintaining lawn mowing and other equipment
  •      Keeping grounds free from litter and debris
  •      Weeding
  •      Watering of lawns, trees and plants
  •      Leaf and debris blowing and collecting
  •      General DIY tasks as required from time to time
  •      Jet washing slabs, building etc
  •      Snow clearing and gritting in winter months
  •      Able to work flexibly and some overtime where required
  •      The role involves frequent standing, walking, reaching and             carrying
  •      Some care of the wildlife on site may be required (eg;                     hedgehogs/bees/rabbits)
  •      Maintain an area where biodiversity is of key importance
Driving licence required
  • There are plenty of opportunities, however this will depend on performance and potential of the candidate

About the Training

Training: Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work. Student to complete a Horticulture or landscape construction operative level 2 apprenticeship.

About the Employer

AESSEAL is one of the world’s leading specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems for a sustainable future. Through our investment in innovative new sealing solutions we enable our customers in a wide range of industries to meet the complex needs of society both now and in the future. AESSEAL works with a range of industrial sectors including; oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, mining & minerals, food & beverage, power generation, water and waste water, bio / ethanol, automotive and metal processing. Our promise to customers is simple: we aim to give such exceptional service that they need never consider alternative sources of supply. Originating in South Yorkshire 1979 and starting with only just 8 employees, the business has grown into a global manufacturing organisation that now has sites in +180 countries and +200 locations. It now has over 1900 employees across the globe, and groups sales of over £230 million per annum.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Training Provider

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Course/Training

Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

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