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Recycling officers promote recycling in the community, and run local recycling schemes.
Many employers will ask for a higher national diploma or degree in waste management or environmental sciences, accredited by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
Paid or unpaid experience working in waste management, or on local recycling or environmental projects, can help you get started if you do not have a higher education qualification.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day duties you could:
With further study you could become a chartered waste manager. You could also move into freelance work as an environmental consultant. You may be able to apply for chartered environmentalist status.
A horticultural manager grows plants commercially for use in parks, gardens and public spaces.
Seismologists study shock waves created by earthquakes and volcanic activity. They also work in oil, gas and minerals exploration.
Forestry workers manage trees, plants and the environment in forests and woodland.
Garden nursery assistants grow plants in nurseries and garden centres, and advise and serve customers.
Tractor drivers operate farm machinery used to plough fields, plant seeds, and spray and harvest crops.
Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.
We are looking for someone that loves working outdoors to train as an Apprentice in gardening and landscaping. You must be prepared for hard physical labour and be able to work from your own initiative. You will also be expected to work in all weathers.
A great opportunity to start a career in horticulture with a well-established grounds maintenance business. The role will involve maintaining lawns, hedges and hard landscaping projects.
A fantastic opportunity has come up to join a growing gardening business. You will be working directly with experienced gardeners and business professionals. Your role will be hands on, helping to build and maintain gardens across north west Leeds and Otley.
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