Land Maintenance Professional Trainee

THINK. TRY. THRIVE.Have you considered a career in this field?Cynllun Yfory (Gwynedd council's graduate scheme) is a unique opportunity for anyone with a grade of 2:2 or equivalent to develop a career in Cyngor Gwynedd.It's an opportunity for you to develop expertise in a key area and understand more about working in local government. You will receive practical experience and opportunities to develop your specialist and personal skills to ensure a long and successful career here.CLOSING DATE: 12:00pm, FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026Please remember to follow the guidelines in the INFORMATION PACK when completing the application form.If you are selected to be shortlisted, we will call you.Hold presentations on 23/06 and 25/06.If you have any questions please email or contact Lisa Thomas on For more information - Cynllun YforyHere is a link to the 2026 Jobs Prospectus, where you can find more information about the roles and the application guidelines.

Person Specification PERSONAL FEATURES ESSENTIAL

• Delivering the highest quality work
• Demonstrate a high level of Self awareness
• Demonstrate the potential to be an expert and a leader
• Ready to Challenge
• Working with people effectively
• Prioritising well-being.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ESSENTIAL

• Possess or are likely to earn a class grade of 2:2 or higher.
• Your degree should be in a subject that is relevant to the field.

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL

• Full driving licence

LANGUAGE NEEDS LISTENING AND SPEAKING - HIGHER LEVEL

Be able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English at a professional level and discuss general topics on a daily basis in the field in order to present information and express opinions. Be able to provide a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it through the medium of Welsh and English.

READING AND UNDERSTANDING - HIGHER LEVEL

Be able to understand standard, formal and informal Welsh and written English. Be able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles, through the medium of Welsh and English in order to carry out the job.

WRITING - HIGHER LEVEL

To present written information with confidence in the form of a letter, a more detailed and technical report and to respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and views through the medium of Welsh and English. (It is possible to get help to check the language).

Job Description

Purpose of the Post.

• Receive workplace experiences and support to complete a higher qualification and develop into a leader and expert in the field.
• Gwynedd Council's Land Maintenance Service is responsible for maintaining and managing a wide range of green areas, cemeteries, education facilities and play areas across the county.

Main Duties

• Supporting the work of Cynnal Tidydd across municipal services, education and external partners, taking part in various tasks such as land maintenance, biodiversity projects and emergency work.
• The Land Maintenance Trainee role offers the opportunity to develop professional skills in combining practical work, office work and decision making that influences services across Gwynedd.
• The main duties of the role will be to:
• Working across a wide range of services including municipal work, education and partners such as Highways, Healthy Living and NMWTRA.
• Gain experience in various tasks such as land maintenance, biodiversity projects, practical engineering work and supporting compliance in cemeteries.
• Dealing with clients and the public, developing communication and customer service skills.
• Responding to emergency work such as flooding, sandbags or woodworking when necessary.
• Learn how to prioritise and make decisions that have an impact on Gwynedd's services and communities.
• Combine office work with practical work, including work planning and supporting teams on the ground.
• Develop skills in areas such as horticulture, biodiversity, civil engineering, health and safety and customer care.
• Gain experience in a dynamic environment that fosters flexibility and multidisciplinarity.
• Follow the Council's policies on health and safety, equality, data protection and carbon reduction.