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Sports Turf Apprentice Jobs in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom at Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Title: Sports Turf Apprentice
Company: Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Location: Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
£15,704 per annum (rising in the second year of the Apprenticeship to either match age requirements or National Minimum Wage)A minimum of 40 hours per weekFixed Term up to 24 months About the Role:
- Assist the Sport Turf Team in the daily maintenance of all the sports turf pitches and surround areas
- Support the Team during annual pitch renovations
- Operate and maintain groundskeeping machinery and tools
- Work alongside experienced current staff and gain hands-on experience
- Attend Pershore College as part of undertaking the Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Operations
- Attainment of a Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Operations at the end of the apprenticeship
About You:
- Hold a GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths (Grade 2-9 / E-A*)
- An interest in sports turf and groundskeeping
- A flexible and adaptable approach to working
- Able to organise your time effectively and be able to use your own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- You are reliable, punctual, approachable and friendly
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
About UsHartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
