Seagrave - Apprentice Gardens & Landscape Operative

[davieG]

https://www.lcfc.com/news/1985809/apprentice-gardens--landscape-operative

 

We’re looking for candidates who strive to learn and develop while producing high standards of work and dedication. You must be interested in landscaping and horticulture and have a desire to work as part of a team.
About the role

Based at Leicester City’s new world-class training ground, the role will be within the Sports Turf & Grounds Team. The post holder will be responsible for helping the grounds department maintain its off-pitch areas to an exceptionally high standard.

Duties will include

Hedge trimming, weeding, planting, watering, and maintenance of the Club's off-pitch areas, borders, and planted areas
Caring for and maintaining shrubs and plants through all weather conditions and seasons
Carrying out applications such as fertilising safely, effectively and conforming to all legislations
Keeping accurate records when required after applications or when the Gardens & Landscape Manager instructs them to do so
Cleaning and maintenance of machinery, hand tools and storage area
The employee must at all time carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Club's values, policies and procedures, in particular health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act.

The duties of this role are to be carried out over all of the Club's sites with a flexible approach to working hours.

The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Desired skills

Good communication skills and a good ability to carry out instructions given to you
Good attention to detail
Passion for working outdoors
Ability to work as part of a team but also be able to work on your own with good initiative
 To have strong time management skills and excellent time keeping
To show traits of honesty, integrity and reliability
To be able to multi-task and perform well under pressure
Work alongside others to take ownership of the workplace
To adhere and communicate the Club’s brand values to stakeholders whenever the opportunity arises
A commitment to continuing professional development
 

Future prospects of this role

The prospect of becoming a skilled operative at Leicester City Football Club's new training ground. You will be gaining valuable experience and a qualification in horticulture while working at a brand new, world-class, facility.

Things to consider

The potential of flexible working hours and weekend work
Dedication to completing college-based work to deadlines set by tutors
Are you prepared to work outdoors in all weathers?

About the Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit, and family for which the Foxes are renowned.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes returned to the top tier as Championship title-winners.

In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and they subsequently reached the quarter-finals.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club’s CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class, including the experience on matchdays.

Investment in the Club continues, with the opening of a new 180-acre training ground in north Leicester.

Ultimately, the Club’s vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it’s possible.

We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch.

Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident Employer. 

Contract Type – Fixed-Term Apprenticeship
Hours Per Week – 37.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identify or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role. 

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please apply by sending an application form, along with a covering letter, by email to [email protected].

To progress your application, candidates must also complete an Equality Monitoring Form; this will be treated in confidence to your application and will aid LCFC in our obligations and commitments to support diversity and inclusion.

Closing Date - 5 February, 2021

[Spudulike]

Sounds like a job for Martin Allen. 

[dynamark]

at 66 I may be to old for an apprenticeship but these days you cannot discriminate.

[FoxFossil]

If we apply do we get a tour of the new training centre as part of the interview? Gerrusinnn.

[Leicester_Loyal]

Pisses me off when employers don't put the salary or hourly wage in the job advert.

[dynamark]

You have to just love the language and phrase used by yer modern day HR department . What a load of cack.

In my day it was' hours are 7 till 7 its 30 quid a week are you in ?'

They actually believe in what they do . 

[fuchsntf]

Bloody Good job for someone...!!

 

Forget the phrasing & whole essay....Read between the lines, or forget them...

Its a Damn Good job on offer..!!! Can Branch out to various National and W.Wide opportunities,

Or diverse qualitiess of interest if wanting to Keep your career steady & serve the Club & region..

 

 

 

 

[goose2010]

they should also add to the advert that you have potential to be a valued member of the IDK's on Foxes Talk. 

[Jacnah]

35 minutes ago, dynamark said:

You have to just love the language and phrase used by yer modern day HR department . What a load of cack.

In my day it was' hours are 7 till 7 its 30 quid a week are you in ?'

They actually believe in what they do . 

"You'll be an Horticultural Operative..how does that sound?"

 

"Sounds super special and very high tec..What does it involve? Do i get a gun?"

 

"err...well you rake the leaves up and empty the bins. Maybe get to mow the lawn."

 

 

[mozartfox]

I have always fancied trimming bushes for a living.

[Wymsey]

Gardening jobs, and related, can be quite lucrative roles - depending on who employs you to do it (or if you're self-employed), and the quality of work done and the recognition from it.

[Lee Monty]

6 hours ago, Spudulike said:

Sounds like a job for Martin Allen. 

Don’t touch his pansies or he’ll go all mad dog on your ass

[fuchsntf]

From such jobs, One can follow the path and see a Top groundsman....blossom..

Edited 28 January 2021 by fuchsntf

[dynamark]

Not dissing the trade at all very satisfying job from personal experience its the HR politically correct stuff.I left /retired my firm end of Dec and had to have a leaving interview FFS..First question why are you leaving ? did I get on with other 'team 'members,what did I think of my line manager ?.When you interview for a new position its always 2 interviewers and a points system as folk can actually appeal if they dont get the job.

They will have loads of applicants who wouldnt want to be  a newt farmer after all

[Stivo]

4 hours ago, goose2010 said:

they should also add to the advert that you have potential to be a valued member of the IDK's on Foxes Talk. 

And an opportunity to meet Sean from Enderby ?

[RowlattsFox]

5 hours ago, Leicester_Loyal said:

Pisses me off when employers don't put the salary or hourly wage in the job advert.

Seeing an apprenticeship wage will put people off applying. Isn't it like £4 per hour for an under 18? 

[TheStig]

Maybe a job for "Sean from Enderby" - would get him right close up...

[fuchsntf]

46 minutes ago, dynamark said:

Not dissing the trade at all very satisfying job from personal experience its the HR politically correct stuff.I left /retired my firm end of Dec and had to have a leaving interview FFS..First question why are you leaving ? did I get on with other 'team 'members,what did I think of my line manager ?.When you interview for a new position its always 2 interviewers and a points system as folk can actually appeal if they dont get the job.

They will have loads of applicants who wouldnt want to be  a newt farmer after allDong

One  doesnt have to give reasons for leaving....Any leaving Interview would be invalid...

 

 

[Leicester_Loyal]

9 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

Seeing an apprenticeship wage will put people off applying. Isn't it like £4 per hour for an under 18? 

£4.15. Goes up after a year if you're 19 years old or older, then it goes to minimum wage. **** knows how I used to survive off an apprenticeship wage, used to take home £600 every four weeks.

 

I suspect you're right, I just find it annoying, the wage is an important part of any job, pointless applying for it to find out you'll be on low income to then pull out further down the line.

[sacreblueits442]

2 hours ago, mozartfox said:

I have always fancied trimming bushes for a living.

.....I bet....!!!

[Mike Oxlong]

If they gave me the job I’d turn it into a Colombian styled coca plantation 

[sacreblueits442]

35 minutes ago, Leicester_Loyal said:

£4.15. Goes up after a year if you're 19 years old or older, then it goes to minimum wage. **** knows how I used to survive off an apprenticeship wage, used to take home £600 every four weeks.

 

I suspect you're right, I just find it annoying, the wage is an important part of any job, pointless applying for it to find out you'll be on low income to then pull out further down the line.

....£600 pm, why are you complaining, more than enough for a 16 year old!!!

How much expenses are you incurring, no utilities, nominal rent. absolutely no reason to despair on that pay. Job Seekers Allowance is around £400pm, and that is with utilities, rent or deferred payment on a mortgage still incurring interest.

  There is always someone worse off than you.

[Aus Fox]

3 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said:

If they gave me the job I’d turn it into a Colombian styled coca plantation 

With no supporters allowed in at the moment the club will have to explore all possible new revenue sources. 
You could be a chance.

[Leicester_Loyal]

6 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said:

....£600 pm, why are you complaining, more than enough for a 16 year old!!!

How much expenses are you incurring, no utilities, nominal rent. absolutely no reason to despair on that pay. Job Seekers Allowance is around £400pm, and that is with utilities, rent or deferred payment on a mortgage still incurring interest.

  There is always someone worse off than you.

1. I wasn't 16, I was 22.

2. I wasn't moaning, just can't believe I used to survive off that compared to where I am in my career now.

3. Jobseekers is horrendous money, but that doesn't mean that apprenticeship wages shouldn't be slightly higher. Also, if you're on universal credit, you get other benefits such as housing benefit I believe? Which obviously helps.

4. Calm down

[dynamark]

Fuchs to be fair I didnt have to do the leaving interview but experience has taught me never to burn bridges and keep on good terms with employers .Even though I thought my manager was an absolute waste of space It paid  not to say that as such !

Wages structure these days up to 21 is pretty decent - this is a training position imagine when you are 25 and can put LCFC on your resume