Horticultural/Gardening Apprentice, based at Waverly Street, Bathgate Bathgate   £8,540 - £11,956

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Apprentice Gardner X 4 Posts, Various Locations through West Lothian, Fixed term until 31/08/14 Service: Operational Services Salary:£8,540 - £11,956 Ref: 317.29 Closing Date: 4 March 2012

THESE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN TO WEST LOTHIAN RESIDENTS ONLY

The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 4 March 2012. This may change and close early depending on applicant response levels.

Are you interested in a career in horticulture with the opportunity to ‘earn whilst you learn’?
1st Year WAP 11 £8,540.53
2nd Year WAP 12 £11,956.74

West Lothian Council's NETs & Land Services are offering exciting 2 year Modern Apprenticeship opportunities (for females or males) to receive a full and varied training programme. Areas covered in this apprenticeship are: - grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, greenkeeping and arboriculture.

You will be required to attend college on day or block release and demonstrate the motivation and commitment required to combine on-the-job training with college studies.

Successful candidates will have achieved standard grade level 3 or above in Maths, English and preferably biology or another relevant subject or be able to demonstrate a comparable level of knowledge and expertise in gardening gained by work experience or through gardening training schemes and initiatives. (e.g. Get Ready For Work).

Working Hours

Summer: 7:45 am - 17:00 pm (Mon - Thrs), 7:45 am - 12:15 (Fri)

Winter: 7:45 am - 14:45 pm (Mon - Thrs), 7:45 am - 12:10 (Fri)

Job Reference:   WEL001242

Closing Date:     04-Mar-2012

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