Environmental Services Landscape (Craft Op) required for a higher education organisation based in Manchester. Your new company Your new job role is working for a well recognised higher education public sector organisation based within Manchetser. Your new role Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties throughout the University in compliance with University Procedures and Legislative Requirements. To assist the Environmental Services Unit to implement high standards, and make efficient use of all resources working within a general framework of “best value” What you'll need to succeed To assist the supervisory team to effectively deliver a high quality, cost effective horticultural and arboricultural and grounds maintenance service. To assist the landscape craft operators and supervisory staff with a range of duties to the limit of training received including but not limited to: Grounds Maintenance activities Arboriculture duties Soft landscaping Hard landscaping Weed Control activities Vehicle safety checks Equipment maintenance Driving To assist the supervisory team in ensuring all work is carried out in an efficient, cost effective, and safe manner to the highest achievable standard. Responsible for ensuring that all associated paperwork issued in conjunction with the job/project is completed and returned to the appropriate supervisor for processing. Participate in the implementation of performance-monitoring systems so as to provide evidence that the team is providing value for money. Contribute to the development of a customer focused service, promoting the Directorate of Estates by establishing and maintaining working relationships throughout the University. What you'll get in return In return, you will gain a long term temporary contract with a well recognised public sector organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4626034