Parks & Countryside Apprentice
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Job Description
There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. Weve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey then this could be the perfect job for you.
Parks & Countryside Apprentice x 3
Fixed Term Contract 2 Years.
Are you unsure about the next steps in your career
Do you want to earn a competitive salary whilst being provided with the tools to start a successful career
If so we have a fantastic opportunity for 3 apprentices to embark on an exciting career with us whilst gaining a recognised professional qualification. This is a unique opportunity for you to develop the skills and experience required for a professional career within Grounds Maintenance.
Wirral council appreciates what apprentices can bring to our organisation we value enthusiasm fresh perspectives and want to invest time into progressing your career by giving you the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within a large grounds maintenance employer. Wirrals Parks & Countryside Service offers a professional and reliable service to all customers across the borough; we would love you to join us on our journey to #BeTheDifference to our residents.
The apprenticeship is a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative which includes Level 1/2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required) and will consist of an end-point assessment (EPA). Expected duration of the apprenticeship is 24 months with a possible start date of August or September 2025.
You will be guided through your apprenticeship in conjunction with a learning provider and mentor using a structured framework to support your development goals and success whilst building the knowledge and skills required to enhance your professional future.
Throughout the apprenticeship you will undertake regular rotations through various sectors of the Parks & Countryside Department learning skills of a wide range of Horticultural disciplines including parks cemeteries arboriculture sports and artificial surfaces.
In this role you will have the opportunity to communicate with a wide range of people including colleagues members of the public volunteers and work alongside Friends of Parks and community groups on joint projects and be involved with other key partners delivering a range of public and community-based initiatives.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification and a full driving licence an interview for a permanent position within Wirrals Parks and Countryside Department will be made available to you.
Were looking for team players who are good communicators and who show enthusiasm and personal drive. You must be willing to learn proactively and have an interest or experience of horticultural work. You will need to show commitment to continuous professional development.
You must possess a willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and the ability to travel throughout the Borough using private or public transport. Ability to work flexible hours with occasional evening weekend and bank holiday work.
These posts are annualised hours averaging a 36-hour week:
Summer -36 five-day weeks at 40 hours starting at 7am
Winter -16 four-day weeks at 27 hours starting at 8am
Interviews to be held week commencing 28th July 2025.
In the first instance and for an informal chat or more information about the role please contact: Carl Fryer
If you are a Wirral resident are unemployed or out of work and require help with your application please contact Involve Northwests employment and skills team on or contact 0 or 0.
If youre already a Wirral Council employee as part of our Talent Strategy were committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn grow progress and thrive. For many of you this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us and were passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing
Working at Wirral
Youll also want to know what its like to work here so as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! Weve all played a role in developing these so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do what matters to us what inspires us and inform how we think approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after staff wellbeing is a priority for us. Were serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. Youll benefit from our track record of developing growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach hybrid working family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive engaged culture everyone has a voice everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If youd like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact
Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Councils Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless otherwise stated. Therefore any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.
How to apply
As part of your application please can you answer the below questions:
Successful applicants will be responsible for their own commute some of our parks are slightly off the beaten track regarding trains and buses how would you be able to reach those workplaces for example Wirral Country Park in Thurstaston CH61 0HN.
What experience do you have in gardening / horticulture / grounds maintenance and what excites you about it being a career
Employment Type
Full-Time
