Location
Sheffield

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per year

About the Role
The post-holder will be responsible for a full range of grounds and gardening duties to maintain a high standard of grounds upkeep across all Trust premises and other locations as directed. Duties include hedge cutting, lawn mowing, path and road sweeping, and general grounds maintenance. The role involves operating a variety of gardening equipment and machinery, with training provided if necessary. The post-holder may work independently or as part of a team and must be able to work with minimal supervision. Grounds Maintenance Operatives holding a full, valid driving licence may be required to drive Trust vehicles (excluding HGVs) as part of the service provision.

The role includes digging, hoeing, manuring, planting out, staking and tying plants; cutting, laying and maintaining turf; maintaining herbaceous, rose and other pleasure gardens including propagation and pruning of plants, ornamental flowering trees and shrubs; treating common plant diseases and pests as advised; sweeping, snow clearing, gritting of drives, footpaths and paved areas; and reporting defects and hazards. During inclement weather, willingness to work extra hours for snow clearing and gritting at priority locations is required.

The post-holder will be a committed member of the Estate Services gardening team, responsible for delivering a quality, cost-effective service. Duties must be carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and any other statutory requirements, with any concerns reported to the line manager. The role requires establishing good working relationships with estate users, ensuring the security and maintenance of gardening equipment, leaving work sites tidy and safe, and assisting maintenance staff as needed. Other duties appropriate to the grade may be allocated from time to time.

About Us
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support. We value diversity and expertise among our staff, service users, carers and families. We are committed to supporting our employees’ health and wellbeing and offer a range of training and education opportunities including apprenticeships, work experience, placements, and research involvement. We take pride in the difference we make to people’s lives every day and welcome passionate individuals to join our team.

Experience
Previous experience in gardening work within a similar environment is essential. Experience participating in out-of-hours gritting services is desirable.

About You
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision. Willingness to drive or learn to drive tractors, vehicles with trailers, Land Rovers, snow ploughs, and other equipment is desirable.

Qualifications
Essential horticultural-related qualifications such as NVQs or City and Guilds. Knowledge of Health and Safety practices is essential.

Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.