Relevant information about the project
As an Apprentice Countryside Ranger, you will:-
• Supervise and/or work within a team to deliver upland restorations projects and waterway maintenance contracts in accordance with the client’s requirements.
• Carry out work safely and efficiently to Company, industry and legislative standards and ways of working.
• Where necessary, a Ranger will work with the Team Leader to plan work days including liaising with the client to arrange work permits/permission to access the site, contacting staff/volunteers to ensure they will be on site, managing any subcontractors, ordering and arranging delivery of materials and hire equipment.
• When supervising a team, to be responsible for the health and safety of employees and others during the course of work-related activities as per the company Health and Safety Policy and procedures, as well as relevant legislation and guidance. This includes completing generic, site specific risk and dynamic risk assessments as appropriate and ensuring the dissemination of appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure suitable and sufficient health and safety provision throughout the working day. Communicate issues to the Leadership Team that affect the safe and efficient operation of the team.
• Assist in the maintenance of vehicles and the tool store including all tools and equipment, maintaining all associated records and log books.
• Support in the development of contacts, partnerships and relationships with organisations, riparian owners, community groups and residents involved in or located near to the regions’ waterways to develop opportunities to carry out waterway maintenance projects
Essential qualities
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Patience
Qualifications Required
GCSE in Maths and English Grade 4 or equivalent
Relevant information about the site
The successful applicant will work towards a Level 4 Countryside Ranger Apprenticeship Standard. The qualification will be through Bishop Burton College on a Block Release basis. (There is a free bus available, and details can be found below)
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00
£12.80 Per Hour
Progression from this apprenticeship could lead to higher level qualifications such as the Environmental Conservation Foundation Degree and host of roles with a variety of organisations such as the Environment Agency or National Trust.
Bishop Burton operates a free bus service from West Hull, Scarborough, Bridlington, Hornsea, Withernsea, Hull, East Hull, Scunthorpe, Gilberdyke, Goole, York, Pocklington, Malton and Grimsby.Timetable can be found here:
https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/uploads/images/BB-Transport-Booklet-2024-25.pdf