Job Description

Your Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative to join Amey Area 12 Account. Salary: \xc2\xa321,244
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: November/December 2023 Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re looking to grow your skills through a graduate programme, apprenticeship, or placement, we embrace difference and believe everyone deserves the chance to fulfil their potential. Develop, get training, earn a salary, and make an impact whilst doing work that matters. Join us on one of our early career\xe2\x80\x99s programmes, and you can be part of the teams working on complex projects that are making a difference. Want to build an extraordinary career? Take a look below. As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a nationally recognised qualification of Horticulture Operative Level 2. Your Apprenticeship typically takes 18 months to complete and is fully supported through a combination of regular online lessons, e-learning materials, and access to their team of experts for 1-2-1 advice and support. From day one you\xe2\x80\x99ll be given real responsibility, gaining invaluable experience and exposure working alongside our industry experts and across your team. As an Apprentice, you will working alongside the team to deliver the following:

• Grass cutting
• Hedge cutting
• Strimming
• General Horticulture
• Vegetation removal

Within Amey, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be partnered with a \xe2\x80\x9cbuddy\xe2\x80\x9d to assist you as you settle into your new role within our Grounds Maintenance team, helping answer all those initial questions you may have. Once you\xe2\x80\x99ve settled in, you will be allocated a mentor who will support you throughout your Apprenticeship, helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. When you complete your Apprenticeship, your development does not stop! You\xe2\x80\x99ll be given lots of opportunities to progress further within Amey as well as being encouraged to gain additional qualifications as you continue your career.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Full driving license,
• Over 18 years old,
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions,
• Available to commence employment with Amey in November/December 2023,
• Commitment and drive to complete your Apprenticeship.

What we offer you

Join us on our Apprenticeship 2023 Programme, and we will invest in you to become the best version of yourself.

• Career Development - we\xe2\x80\x99ll provide you with a clear career path by tailoring a program that\xe2\x80\x99s unique to you.
• Support Network \xe2\x80\x93 You will be partnered with a dedicated buddy and mentor, as well as community of peers who share your level, building a strong network that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Pension \xe2\x80\x93 Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
• Social Value - You\xe2\x80\x99ll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to contribute to your favourite causes, and where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Who is Amey?

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients\xe2\x80\x99 assets throughout their lifetime. Our leading data and analytics capability enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements. We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected. To find out more take a look at our website Early careers | Amey

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at earlycareersrecruitment@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today \xe2\x80\x93 We are excited to hear from you! We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.