The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Salary
£25,989 to £26,403 per annum pro rata
(£13.47 per hour to £13.69 per hour)
Package
20 days paid leave + 12 statutory days, Occupational sick pay / maternity pay, Contributory pension scheme, Training and Development Opportunities.
Job category/type
Permanent
POST: 1x37hrs Permanent
LOCATION: Head Office, Derry-Londnoderry
Essential Criteria
BTEC / NVQ level 2 in Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance
AND
2 years’ experience post qualification in a Gardening/Grounds Maintenance role
OR
4 years’ experience in a Gardening/Grounds Maintenance role
Current full driving licence
This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check. Please refer to attached link: AccessNI Code of Practice.
All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.
Apex is an equal opportunities employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community, due to under representation in parts of our workforce.
WHY WORK FOR APEX?
We offer:
Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
Employee Assistance Programme provided by Lena by Inspire including 24hr adviceline
Staff wellbeing initiatives
Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
comprehensive paid induction programme
enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
enhanced rate for overtime worked
