City of York Council’s Bereavement Services are looking for a new apprentice.

Fixed Term for 28 months

This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced staff where you will assist with grass and hedge cutting, weeding, planting out, tending to herbaceous borders, turfing and excavating cremated remains plots.  

You will be working as part of the team who provide a dignified and efficient cremation service at York crematorium and a burial service at Dringhouses cemetery 

You will be studying a level 2 apprenticeship in Horticulture delivered by Askham Bryan College. 

As well as working towards the crematorium technicians training scheme certificate with the Institute of Cemetery Cremation Management.

Full details of the apprenticeship can be found at: Askham Bryan College - Horticulture Operative-Apprenticeship and Institute for apprenticeships

Candidates should hold Level 1 Maths and English equivalent to GCSE Grade 2/E or above. Apprentices will be expected to work towards Level 2 Maths and English where this has not been achieved.

Predicted grades will be accepted at application stage, but confirmation/certificates will need to be provided before any job offer is made

We will share some of the details you have included in your application form eg name; date of birth; email address; mobile number and qualifications with our appointed apprenticeship training provider for the purposes of the recruitment process. 

The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health and Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning and Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Gary Fewkes Bereavement Services Manager gary.fewkes@york.gov.uk or on 01904 552072 

Job Description

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.