Grounds Maintenance Apprentice


Company:	Huntingdonshire District Council
Salary:	£25,390 - £26,085
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huntingdon, PE29 6YG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high quality services to our communities, residents and businesses and this means we need to employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking Local Authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision making.

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance Apprentice to join our Operational Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience while completing a Level 2 apprenticeship. You will help maintain the Council’s parks, play areas and open spaces, developing skills in grass cutting, planting, hedge and shrub maintenance, plant care and the safe use of grounds maintenance equipment.

We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising) all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Job Details

As a Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance Apprentice, you will work alongside our experienced team to help keep Huntingdonshire’s parks, play areas and open spaces safe and well presented. You will gain practical experience in grass cutting, planting, pruning, hedge and shrub maintenance, weed control and seasonal work, while learning to use a range of tools and machinery safely. Alongside your day-to-day duties, you will complete the Level 2 Horticulture Operative apprenticeship, combining workplace experience with formal training.

About the role

As a Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance Apprentice, you will work alongside our experienced team to help maintain Huntingdonshire’s parks, play areas and open spaces, ensuring they remain safe, clean and welcoming for residents and visitors.

You will gain practical experience in grass cutting, planting, hedge and shrub maintenance, pruning, weed control, plant care and seasonal activities. You will also learn to use a range of grounds maintenance tools and machinery safely.

Alongside your practical duties, you will complete the Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative apprenticeship. This role supports our iCare values by working collaboratively as part of a team, being accountable for completing work safely and reliably, and taking pride in delivering an inspiring service for our communities.

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