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COM956 - Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

This vacancy is: Temporary

Salary: National minimum wage for apprentices

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date: Friday 24th July 2026

Grounds Maintenance Apprentice
Salthill Depot – Clitheroe

Reference: COM956
Pay: National minimum wage for apprentices*
Hours: 37 hours per week
2 Year Apprenticeship
Monday to Friday - 37 Hours Per Week 
Based at Salthill Depot, Clitheroe

You will be part of a small team responsible for carrying out general maintenance of parks, playing fields and other open spaces within the Ribble Valley to maintain high quality facilities and a pleasant environment. 

You will be involved in grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, setting up sports equipment, planting, pruning and seeding as well as helping with the upkeep of artificial synthetic sports pitches.

You will work towards a Level 2 Horticulture Operative Standard qualification through Myerscough College. This qualification is work based but will require occasional attendance at Myerscough College for assessments. 

If you are interested in the environment and enjoy working outdoors this could be the job for you.  

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities. 

* Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate (£8 per hour) regardless of age during the first year of the apprenticeship. After the first year the rates are: Aged 21 and above (£12.71 per hour). Aged 18-20 (£10.85 per hour). Aged under 18 (£8 per hour).

Closing date: Friday 24th July 2026
Interview date: Thursday 6th August 2026

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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