Job Title: Gardener
Location: Babraham, Cambridge
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum DOE
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (9 Months Starting in March)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
The successful candidate will join a dedicated team responsible for the upkeep and management of the formal gardens and landscapes for our client. This role is a fixed-term maternity cover position, expected to last approximately 12 months.
You must hold a valid UK driver's license.
All employment offers are subject to security screening and may require health screening. The organisation operates as a non-smoking site.
Responsibilities
* Execute seasonal maintenance tasks for the estate as outlined by the Head Gardener and based on the management plan.
* Perform various gardening tasks, including but not limited to grass cutting, weeding, planting, watering, leaf collection, and hedge trimming.
* Operate and maintain a variety of garden and grounds machinery, such as ride-on and walk-behind mowers and tractors, while undergoing any necessary specialised training.
* Conduct formative and rejuvenative maintenance on deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, climbers, and hedges.
* Assist in upholding health and safety standards in the gardens and grounds to ensure the safety of both staff and visitors.
* Maintain hard landscaped areas, roads, and pathways.
* Receive training for the safe and timely application of pesticides and pest control methods.
* Provide support to the Estates Team in waste collection as needed.
* Be on-call during winter months (November to March) to respond to adverse weather conditions, including snow clearing and salting/gritting of paths, car parks, roads, and building access areas.
Experience
* Prior experience working as a Gardener.
* Familiarity with gardening machinery, including ride-on mowers, strimmers, walk-behind mowers, and tractors.
* Experience operating larger estate machinery (e.g., tractors).
Skills and Abilities
* Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
* Proficient in English, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with staff.
* Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Ability to prioritise tasks, especially in the absence of the Head Gardener.
* Flexible, enthusiastic, and possessing a positive attitude.
* Willingness to assist and support colleagues.
* Dedicated to providing excellent service to customers.
* Competent in making independent decisions and solving routine issues.
* Self-motivated and adaptable to change.
* Understanding of the life sciences work conducted at the Institute.
* Availability to work flexible hours as required.
Company Benefits:
* Pension Scheme: A Group Personal Pension Scheme with a company contribution of 10.5% of salary, contingent on a staff contribution of 3%.
* Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional privilege days for the Christmas shutdown.
* Discretionary Annual Bonus: Employees may qualify for a performance-related bonus based on discretion.
* Employee Well-being Service: Access to confidential support, expert advice, and specialised counselling services for all employees.
* Dining Facilities: On-site restaurant available for employee use.
* Accommodation Options: Various hostels, flats, and houses available for rent (currently with a waiting list).
* Social Activities: Membership in a Sports & Social Club and access to an on-site gym.
* Childcare Services: Nursery and holiday playscheme available on-site, subject to demand.
* Parking: Free car parking available on the campus, with a commitment to a green transport policy.
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