Campus Groundskeeper & Horticulture Technician

University of Salford (Personnel); Salford; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Salford is seeking an enthusiastic gardener to join the Landscape Services team within Estates & Facilities. You will undertake a broad range of grounds maintenance, horticultural and landscaping activities across the University estate, contributing to its appearance, sustainability and ongoing improvement.

You will work under the Landscape Services Team Leader to maintain lawns, borders and public spaces while supporting new landscaping projects, biodiversity initiatives and

Formación

• A recognised horticultural/landscape qualification (NVQ2, City & Guilds or RHS) or equivalent experience.
• PA1 and PA6 pesticide certificates would be advantageous, though not mandatory.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive University vehicles as required.
• Relevant health and safety training and commitment to mandatory training.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping or estate maintenance in a public sector/educational environment.
• Experience maintaining lawns, borders, trees and public realm spaces; safe operation of machinery.

Responsabilidades

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, planting and general horticultural maintenance.
• Maintain lawns, planting areas, borders and public spaces to a high standard.
• Support landscaping schemes, biodiversity initiatives and environmental improvements.
• Safely operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Help keep external areas clean, safe, accessible and welcoming.
• Collaborate with Estates & Facilities trades, contractors and external organisations.
• Identify hazards and report defects or health and safety concerns.
• Support occasional out-of-hours operations or events.

Conocimientos

Grounds maintenance

Horticultural practices

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Educación

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds / RHS in horticulture

PA1/PA6 pesticide certificates (advantage)

Descripción del empleo

University of Salford is seeking an enthusiastic gardener to join the Landscape Services team within Estates & Facilities. You will undertake a broad range of grounds maintenance, horticultural and landscaping activities across the University estate, contributing to its appearance, sustainability and ongoing improvement.

You will work under the Landscape Services Team Leader to maintain lawns, borders and public spaces while supporting new landscaping projects, biodiversity initiatives and