Apprentice Ranger

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Apprentice Ranger

Qualification - Level 2 Horticulture Operative

Hours - 36 hours

Fixed term - 28 months

Salary - NMW plus 3% age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)

• Age 16-17 £ 15,017 per annum (£ 8.00 per hour)
• Age 18-20 £ 20,367 per annum (£ 10.85 per hour)
• Age 21+ £ 23,859 per annum (£ 12.71 per hour)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

Green Sefton are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 28 month programme.

Your main duties will include routine maintenance activities such as grass cutting, cleansing of litter, shrub and hedge maintenance, seasonal bedding, path sweeping and supporting Community groups, to provide a high quality of maintenance to Sefton’s green spaces.

The post will be based at Hesketh Park Depot, Park Rd, Southport PR9 9LA.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.

We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment.

How to apply

To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

Closing date - Friday 24th April 2026

Interviews - Thursday 7th May 2026

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible