Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/03/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds person to join University Hospitals of Leicester.
The role of the Gardener - Grounds person is to provide a comprehensive healthcare maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
You will liaise with the Grounds Supervisor ensuring the efficient operations of the grounds and gardens, winter gritting and clearing snow at The University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
* To carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role.
* The post holder will be reporting, on a day-to-day basis, to the Estates Supervisor and maintenance managers.
* To liaise with the Estates team in order to facilitate implementation of the grounds and gardening maintenance work programme.
* Bring to the attention of the Grounds Supervisor and/or Team Leader any day-to-day personnel or management issues that could impinge on the efficiency of the grounds and gardening services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To contribute to the continual improvement of gardens and grounds on all UHL sites as required.
* Control of garden machinery in a safe manner, reporting any faults to the estates management teams and not attempting to self-rectify until assessed or instructed to do so.
* To comply with Health and Safety requirements to ensure personal safety and the safety of colleagues.
* To undertake the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds and gardens including mowing grass, sweeping roads/paths, weeding and spraying, watering bedding plants etc.
* Trim and prune flowers, trees and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice and to prevent foliage overhanging paths, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes etc.
* To ensure drainage and road gullies are clear of rubbish.
* Carry out minor repairs and preparatory works to hard landscaping e.g. concreting, slab laying, fencing if requested.
* To empty rubbish bins and cigarette bins, to sweep and remove litter from hard and soft landscaped areas.
* To safety check vehicles and equipment are fit for purpose prior to use. Drive, operate, clean, lubricate and carry out minor maintenance operations on all grounds and garden vehicles and equipment, and to record details in maintenance log.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
* Suitable experience in grounds maintenance
* Formal qualifications in grounds maintenance
Experience
* Extensive working experience in the area of grounds maintenance
* Experience of working within a large industrial/commercial environment.
* Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment.
* Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Skills
* Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Ability to work flexibly as needs arise
* Responsive to learning new skills with further training.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
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