Garden Maintenance: Maintenance of shrub beds, bedding, lawns, paved areas, trees, hedges, boundaries and sports facilities as instructed Ground clearance and minor fencing repairs where necessary. Landscaping work when directed Normal gardening, hoeing, staking, tying, planting, pruning etc. Operates machinery for grass cutting, strimming and spraying weed killers Grounds Maintenance: Clears snow and carries out gritting works in the winter months Maintains drains, gullies and gutters as required Routine Maintenance/Inspections: Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance inspections as per specification Undertake cleaning, and minor servicing duties as may be directed from time to time. Other duties: Drive vehicles, including towing trailers, for the purpose of transporting tools, equipment, and personnel. Works flexibly with other Estates staff to provide a comprehensive high quality service for the benefit of patients. Perform other routine work including labouring, as necessary. Provide cover for other grounds and gardens staff during periods of leave or other absence To undertake additional duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Estates Manager. Health Safety: Ensure the proper operation of Trust policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety, promoting safe working practices within the grounds team, and complying with statutory requirements, Approved Codes of Practice and good working practices. Preparation of a safe work area, checking tools and equipment, safe stacking and storing of re-useable materials, disposing of debris and implementing Estates Dept. procedures. Emergency Work Be prepared to respond to emergency work outside normal working hours See Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.