Grounds and Gardens Labourer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to ensure the upkeep of their beautiful gardens and grounds across multiple sites. This role involves a variety of tasks, from routine garden maintenance to operating machinery for grass cutting and landscaping. The successful candidate will contribute to creating a welcoming environment for patients and staff alike. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and development, this position offers a chance to grow within a supportive and inclusive organization. Join a team that values diversity and provides compassionate care to the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Staff Wellbeing Programs

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in garden and grounds maintenance, including shrub beds and lawns.
• Ability to operate machinery for grass cutting and landscaping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and gardens at various Trust-owned premises.
• Perform routine inspections and execute planned maintenance tasks.

Skills

Garden Maintenance

Grounds Maintenance

Operating Machinery

Routine Maintenance

Tools

Grass Cutting Machinery

Strimmers

Weed Sprayers

Job description

To carry out grounds and garden maintenance as required to Trust-owned premises.

Responsible to the Grounds Supervisor for all delegated duties concerned with the maintenance of the grounds and gardens within the Directorate of Facilities & Estates, based at the Princess Royal Hospital site.

Ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of grounds and gardens of the Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Sussex County Campuses, and various other premises for which the Trust is responsible.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Garden Maintenance: Maintenance of shrub beds, bedding, lawns, paved areas, trees, hedges, boundaries, and sports facilities as instructed. Ground clearance and minor fencing repairs where necessary. Landscaping work when directed. Normal gardening tasks such as hoeing, staking, tying, planting, pruning, etc. Operating machinery for grass cutting, strimming, and spraying weed killers.
2. Grounds Maintenance: Clearing snow and carrying out gritting works in winter. Maintaining drains, gullies, and gutters as required.
3. Routine Maintenance/Inspections: Executing Planned Preventive Maintenance inspections as per specifications. Undertaking cleaning and minor servicing duties as directed.

See Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.

Note: If previously applied within the last 6 months, you do not need to re-apply.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We promote inclusion and encourage everyone to succeed. We support staff wellbeing with extensive programmes and flexible working options. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We are committed to providing compassionate care and support for our staff. We value learning, teaching, and training to help you grow and develop throughout your career.

We look forward to your application and welcoming you to UHSussex.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Dawn Moss
• Job Title: Engineering Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]