Job Title: Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative
Hourly Rate of Pay: £6.40
Contract Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time 
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 40
Location: Sellafield, Location C0656, Seascale, Cumbria, England, CA20 1PG
Requirement: Full UK Driving License

Accelerate your career with a Mitie apprenticeship, whether you're just starting out or already have some experience. We offer comprehensive support to help you build a rewarding career, providing valuable on-the-job experience and the opportunity to gain high-level qualifications. Plus, you'll be paid a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Mitie is a proud Top 100 Apprentice Employer, where apprentices have the chance to grow, develop, and thrive in an encouraging environment. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society, both within Mitie and in the communities we serve, by promoting sustainability and improving people's lives.

At Mitie, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone has a voice and is treated equally. Our investment in equality, diversity, and inclusion programs ensures that all colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work. This year, we are also honored to be listed in the UK Top 50 Inclusive Companies list. We are dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your career—so long as you bring ambition, drive, and commitment to succeed in your chosen apprenticeship.

For this specific vacancy, you will undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horticulture and Landscapes over 24 months. As a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice, you'll be responsible for maintaining our customers' sites, including using tools such as mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers, and hedge cutters. You'll also control weeds through chemical treatment (once qualified), deliver winter services like gritting and snow clearance, and record your tasks through our scheduling and reporting app. Ensuring your work areas are clean and tidy, complying with Health & Safety procedures, and adopting sustainable working practices are also key parts of the role. In addition, you'll provide management with relevant reports and work as part of a team.

We're looking for candidates who have a passion for horticulture and landscaping, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to gain hands-on experience. Commitment to learning and completing studies is essential. While you should be comfortable working with mechanical equipment and hand tools (with full training provided), you must also have Maths and English at Level 4-9 or equivalent (Scottish National 5 grade A to C). Please be prepared to provide certificates at interview.