Grounds Maintenance Apprentice
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Company: KRINKELS UK LIMITED
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Location: Lincoln, LN6 3QY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,436.80 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000038306
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Working days will be discussed at the interview. Typical working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, although this may vary depending on operational and seasonal requirements.
Brief Description
As a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice, you will support the maintenance and presentation of outdoor spaces. You will develop practical skills in turf care, grounds maintenance, planting and site upkeep while working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in sports turf.
Training to be Provided
Typical delivery consists of 4 days per week in the workplace and 1 day per week for off-the-job training. Apprenticeship training will take place at Showground Campus, Horncastle Lane, North Carlton, LN1 2ZR, alongside workplace learning and regular reviews.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to secure a full-time permanent role within the company’s team of 60 employees based at the Hykeham, Lincoln depot.
Vacancy Detail
As a Grounds Maintenance Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced grounds staff to maintain high-quality turf and outdoor spaces to a safe and professional standard.
Duties will include:
- Maintaining fine turf surfaces, including mowing and grass cutting to required standards.
- Supporting seasonal turf maintenance, including autumn renovations and surface preparation.
- Maintaining shrubs, flowers and planted areas.
- Supporting hedge cutting and general vegetation management.
- Carrying out planting and seasonal landscaping tasks.
- Completing litter and leaf collection and emptying litter bins.
- Cleaning and maintaining site facilities and supporting infrastructure.
- Carrying out routine fence inspections and reporting maintenance issues.
- Using tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
- Following health and safety procedures and safe working practices at all times.
- You will develop practical skills in sports turf management, grounds maintenance and machinery operation while working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Other Information
This is a physically active, hands-on role that involves regular walking, outdoor working and manual handling tasks across multiple sites in Lincoln. Candidates should be physically fit and prepared for practical work in all weather conditions. A willingness to work towards driving Category B vehicles would be advantageous. While the Hykeham depot is easily accessible by train and cycle, travel between sites will be required using team work vehicles.