The Post Holder will provide grounds maintenance and gardening services, maintaining grounds, roads and paths within all property of the organisation in order that they are kept in a safe and presentable condition, and will also contribute to the maintenance of the building fabric within the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include ensuring a clean external environment for patient care in accordance with health, safety and compliance requirements and NHS Property Services policies and procedures. This will include trimming hedges, moving lawns, weeding paved surfaces and garden beds, pruning, planting, sewing seeds, litter picking, grass cutting, spray weed killing, road sweeping, clearing road gullies, clearing leaves, landscaping improvements, winter snow and ice clearing, gritting of roads and footpaths, transporting materials and green waste. The Post Holder will also use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
About us
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.
Job responsibilities
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Gardener to join our team based at Launceston Hospital. This is a full time permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7.30am-3.30pm. The salary is £25,863. This is a mobile role covering sites throughout East Cornwall. A DBS check and Driving licence are required.
What we can offer you
- 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday.
- Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework.
- SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%.
- NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
- We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
Our culture and values
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive setting where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Recognised apprenticeship in grounds maintenance or approved qualification.
Experience
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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📌 Gardener
🏢 NHS
📍 Launceston