Meet Tom, our Level 2 Horticulture Apprentice! Tom's apprenticeship has covered all aspects of Health and Safety including RIDDOR reporting and the Health and Safety act as well as the safe use of machinery, botany and plant biology. "The best part of my role is my team, they have been fantastic. I couldn't have asked for anything more in terms of help and support as I didn't have any experience in Horticulture when I joined but I felt part of the team straight away which was great" If you want to find out more about a Horticulture Apprenticeship with Ground Control, contact Hannah our Early Careers Specialist at talent@ground-control.co.uk
Meet Laura, our Trees and Timber Apprentice! Laura's apprenticeship covers all aspects of the forestry industry including safe machinery use, climbing techniques and tree identification. "I love interacting with the public especially if we are working near to footpaths. People often chat to me and comment that it is great to see a girl doing this type of work which makes me really proud" If you want to find out more about how you can get into the Arb Industry with an apprenticeship, contact Hannah our Early Careers Specialist at talent@ground-control.co.uk
Meet Danny, our Level 2 Horticulture Apprentice! Danny's apprenticeship looks at all aspects of horticulture including different plant types and plant care, how to safely operate machinery and the correct use of pesticides and their impact on the environment. "Some people see just see horticulture as a manual job and nothing more which is a shame as you can have a career in it and it's really rewarding." If you are looking to kickstart your career with an apprenticeship contact Hannah our Early Careers Specialist at talent@ground-control.co.uk
🎖Pro Landscaper Business Awards: Shortlist Announced!🎖 We are proud to share the news and announce that Ground Control has been shortlisted for Employer of the Year at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards! Set to take place in Old Billingsgate in London on 21st April 2023, the awards aim to “highlight how well businesses operate their processes, staff training, health and safety records and consistently achieve positive customer feedback.” Click below to read the full article
Meet Georgia, our Business Administrator Apprentice! Georgia is currently completing her apprenticeship as part of our Learning and Development team covering a range of policies and legislation such as Health and Safety, GDPR and Equality and Diversity. "I hadn't worked in an office before I joined Ground Control so I didn't have any relevant work experience but I was open to learning new things and have tried to tackle every task with enthusiasm and energy" If you are interested in an apprenticeship contact Hannah our Early Careers Specialist at talent@ground-control.co.uk
Meet Charlie, our Digital Technology Solutions Apprentice! Charlie is in the final semester of his level 6 integrated degree apprenticeship specialising in data analytics. "I would definitely suggest looking at degree apprenticeships as an alternative to uni. It's a great way to combine training with real life experience in the workplace and is perfect for kickstarting your career" If you are interested in an apprenticeship contact Hannah our Early Careers Specialist at talent@ground-control.co.uk
We are thrilled to announce that Ground Control Ltd has been recognized as one of the best! 🏆 Ground Control achieved #16 Best Large Company to work for in the UK in the Q1 league table, and inclusion in the Top 5 Companies in our Sector and in the East of England region. Our unwavering commitment to our Mission and Values continues to ensure Ground Control is successful, and the innovative ideas, teamwork, and drive of our people to always deliver the best possible results, have propelled us to the top. Jason Knights , Managing Director of Ground Control commented; "I am honoured to lead such a talented and motivated team. Our win as one of the Best Companies to work for is a reflection of the excellent work that we do and the positive impact that we have on our customers, partners, and community."
We're celebrating 50 Years of Ground Control ! Ground Control is 50 years old in 2023 💚 A B-Corp certified business, our mission is to leave the world in a better place than we found it, and we want our celebrations to reflect our ethos of putting people at the centre of everything we do. Human Nature at its Best. In 2023 👇🏻 💪 Our people have an additional community service day this year. Working in partnership with our customers, our people are encouraged to give back to their local communities working on charitable projects in the areas where they live. 🌲 We're leaving a legacy for generations to come, by planting a Ground Control Forest - a tree for each and every one of our colleagues. 📣 We're hosting weekly sustainability webinars, every week for 50 weeks - with information on how we can individually reduce our carbon footprint, encourage bio-diversity and live a more sustainable life. 🌍 Green Gains Live will be even bigger, even better and even bolder in 2023 Join our mission - Calculate your own Carbon Footprint here - https://footprint.wwf.org.uk
This week 22 exceptional Graduates will be attending our final assessment centres in Leeds and Billericay for our 2023 Operations Graduate Programme. This 18 month rotational programme offers stretch opportunities in all our business areas, building a 360 view of how a Business for Good operates. Wishing everyone the very best of luck, we hope you have a fantastic experience ☘
Hear from some of our amazing colleagues about their journey and career progression at Ground Control.
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