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 24^th April 2026

Interviews - Thursday 7^th 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

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!