To undertake a practical traineeship leading to a nationally recognised qualification and to be part of a team providing a field service for a wide range of estate and public rights of way work. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Completing the practical and academic part of an Environmental Conservation level 2 qualification at Askham Bryan College. 2. The practical aspects will include: Signposting, waymarking and maintenance of footpaths and bridleway surfaces Construction and repair of footbridges, stiles, gates, fences, litter bins and signs Dry stone walling, laying cobbles, paved ways and concreting Construction and repair of culverts, drain laying Fencing, hedging, ditching and drainage maintenance Tree planting, bracken spraying, heather burning, grass cutting and weed

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