Location
Newton Park campus, Bath, Somerset

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£25,949 rising to £26,615 per annum (Grade 3)

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and practical Gardener to join our grounds team at the historic Newton Park campus. You will carry out routine seasonal garden and estate maintenance, including hands-on weeding, working in borders, woodland areas, and parkland. The role involves seasonal care of shrubs and herbaceous perennials, lawn and wildflower area maintenance, planting and upkeep of trees and hedges, and assisting with renovation work to lawns and sports pitches. You will operate a range of garden machinery, perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance, assist with path and driveway maintenance, snow and ice clearance, and general groundskeeping duties. Appropriate training will be provided for machinery and pesticide use. You will be expected to maintain accurate records and always work in line with the University’s Health and Safety policies. This is a physically demanding role requiring lifting heavy objects, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and working at height. The role also involves operating machinery such as hedge cutters, strimmers, lawn mowers, tractors, and a road sweeper, as well as driving estate vehicles on and off campus. Occasional work at other campus sites may be required.

Experience
Experience in amenity horticulture or grounds maintenance work is required. Previous experience in a historic garden is desirable. Experience of horticultural machinery use is essential.

About you
You should be physically fit to undertake a hands-on role involving frequent heavy lifting and working outdoors in all weather conditions. You must be comfortable working at height using ladders and mobile elevated work platforms. A motivated and practical individual with some plant identification skills is preferred.

Qualifications
RHS Level 1, BTEC First Diploma, or similar qualification is required. A full UK manual driving licence is essential as the role involves driving estate vehicles.