Location
Estates Services President Park, Unit 1 President Park, President Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per year

About the Role
The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out a full range of grounds and gardening duties to ensure a high standard of grounds maintenance at all Trust premises, and occasionally at other locations as directed. Duties include hedge cutting, lawn mowing, path and road sweeping, and general grounds maintenance using the department’s range of gardening equipment. The role requires working independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision. Grounds Maintenance Operatives holding a full, valid driving licence must be prepared to drive Trust vehicles (excluding HGVs) as part of the gardens service, with training provided if necessary.

Principal duties include 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; using and assisting with maintenance and servicing of gardening equipment and machinery; undertaking sweeping, snow clearing, gritting and reporting defects or hazards on drives, footpaths or paved areas.

During inclement weather, willingness to work extra hours to ensure sufficient snow clearing and gritting at priority locations is required. The post-holder will be committed to working as part of the Estate Services gardening team, sharing responsibility for providing a quality, cost-effective service. All duties must be carried out in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation and statutory requirements, with any concerns reported to the line manager.

The role also involves establishing good working relationships with estate users, ensuring the security and proper maintenance of gardening equipment, leaving work sites tidy and safe, and assisting maintenance staff as needed to support smooth estate operations. Additional duties appropriate to the grade may be allocated from time to time.

Working for Our Organisation
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to improving mental, physical and social wellbeing in the community, with a focus on mental health, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and dementia. The Trust values inclusivity, respect, kindness, collaboration and continuous improvement. Staff wellbeing and development are priorities, with access to training, apprenticeships, work experience, placements and research opportunities.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged and accommodated where possible. The Trust is a Disability Confident employer and offers guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. Safeguarding is a priority, and successful applicants may be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, with associated costs initially borne by the employee but reimbursable.

Applicants are advised to personalise their supporting statements to reflect their unique skills and experiences, as generic or AI-generated content may negatively impact application success.

Experience
Previous grounds or gardening experience is beneficial but not explicitly required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision is essential. Experience in operating gardening equipment and machinery is expected, with training provided as necessary.

About You
You should be committed, reliable and enthusiastic about maintaining high standards of grounds care. A willingness to work in all weather conditions, including extra hours during inclement weather for snow clearing and gritting, is important. Good communication skills and the ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues and estate users are required. Holding a full, valid driving licence is necessary for driving Trust vehicles (not HGVs) used in the gardens service.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are explicitly required for this role. However, adherence to Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices is mandatory. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo any necessary DBS checks and join the DBS Update Service as a condition of employment.