We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice to join our Trafford account based in Manchester.
Starting Salary: 23,940.00 (Subject to review)
Location: Amey Highways office, Tatton House, 11 Caldey Road, Manchester, M239LF
Working hours per week: Monday-Friday. 37.5hrs/week
Start date: April 2026
Apprenticeship Link: Horticulture or landscape construction operative / Skills England
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Horticulture Operative level 2 apprenticeship which will take approximately 28 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered training provider to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Trafford working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK.
Amey has been working in partnership with Trafford Council to deliver a wide range of Environmental and Infrastructure Services. Trafford currently ranks in the top 10 boroughs in England for recycling 61.3% of its waste which is recyclable. Our waste collection teams ensure waste is collected from 97,000 households as well as commercial businesses within the Trafford borough. Our street cleansing teams work hard to keep our streets looking great, emptying over 1,600 litter bins. As well as our grounds maintenance teams who are responsible for managing and maintaining 37 parks and green spaces across the borough.
By combining these services, we can support the council with efficiency savings alongside ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to residents. Every year we give our people the opportunity to step away from their day job, to support local good causes that make a real difference. Supporting communities is important to us, which is why all employees can spend two days a year out in the community
What you will do: From day one you will be given real responsibility, gaining invaluable experience and exposure, working alongside our industry experts and across your team. As an apprentice you will be working alongside the team to deliver the following:
- Tree planting and young tree maintenance
- Operate and maintain light plant and power tools
- Pesticide/Herbicide spraying
- Composting/waste management
- Maintenance of ornamental grass
- Identification of plants incl. scientific names
- Biodiversity and invasive species legislation
- Establish and maintain soft landscape (perennial and annual)
- Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be expected/requested
What you will bring: - If you do not hold GCSE/functional skills qualifications, you must achieve a minimum of entry level 3 in Maths and English during initial assessment
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment
Please ensure you upload your certificates, predicted grades, or achieved qualifications with your application, as we will shortlist based on this information. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.
Why join Amey? At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
- Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- Career Growth: Throughout your programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
- Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
- Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more.
- Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
- Flexible working - Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
- Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
- Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
About 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.
Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.
To find out more visit our website (url removed)
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@(url removed) to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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