About Us Programmed Property Services are a leading grounds maintenance and landscape provider that works heavily in the Commercial, Government, Education, Health Care and Aged Care space. Programmed have a range of depots located throughout Victoria, from Notting Hill, Cranbourne, Sunshine, through to Geelong. We employ a huge variety of skilled trade staff in these areas and are now looking to take on 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Apprentices at our Notting Hill depot to be trained up to be the leaders of our future. At Programmed, were committed to the learning and development of our workforce. We encourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety. Start your career in the right place with Programmed. About The Opportunity We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our Grounds team as an Apprentice Gardener based in Notting Hill. Working closely with qualified and experienced tradespeople, Supervisors and even other Apprentices you will gain valuable skills & knowledge to ultimately secure your trade qualification while working in a positive, diverse, and supportive environment. We will invest in you over the four-year apprenticeship so you can continue your career with us, with the potential to move into Leadership roles such as a supervisor or manager in the future. An apprenticeship can open a world of possibilities. You will be provided with a secure, full-time, permanent position that allows you to have a positive work/life balance and advancement in your career. Full training and inductions will be provided, and ongoing training will be offered such as Chainsaw tickets, ChemCert and First Aid. A Day in the Life as an Apprentice Gardener with Programmed will include: Attending trade school days Pruning and hedging, including seasonal pruning of roses Weeding and application of herbicides and pesticides Using petrol or battery powered equipment, such as push mowers, hedgers, blowers, brush cutters and chainsaws Participating in daily pre-start checks and toolbox meetings Learning from senior staff and developing as a Gardener Benefits Great award weekly wages + overtime opportunities + regular RDOs Employee Assistance Program and Employee Xtras program providing discounts at well-known retailers Uniforms and PPE provided About You To be successful in this role, you will have a 'can-do' attitude, a strong appetite to learn and genuine desire to pursue a career in facility management or an essential services industry. Additionally, you will demonstrate and possess the following: Completion of Year 10 or equivalent A current Driver's License is preferred, but not essential Ability to lift up to 20kg Ability to obtain a National Police Check and a WWCC Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations, due to client site requirements Commitment to building a long-term career Excellent attention to detail and active listening skills Motivation to succeed and a willingness to learn Completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship course is advantageous, but not essential Work With Us Kick-start your career at Programmed and join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities. Apply now. Our Commitment Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do. Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply. To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website. Reference number: 968071 Profession:Apprenticeships & TraineeshipsAll Company: Programmed Date posted: 29th Jan, 2024
