Estates Gardener FTC until 30 January 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to maintain the hospital's outdoor areas. Responsibilities include litter picking, snow clearance, and enhancing the estate's appearance. Ideal candidates will have a full driving license and experience with maintenance machinery. This role requires good communication skills and a willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Join the estates team to contribute to a vital community resource.

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence.
• Experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery is desirable.
• Experience of working on large site is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and ability to multi-task accurately under pressure.
• Willingness to undertake manual work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hospital site at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
• Contribute to the overall appearance and functionality of the estate.
• Perform general grounds and gardens duties including litter picking.

Job description

Overview

To be responsible for all Trust grounds and gardens, litter picking on Trust premises, snow clearance and salt spreading as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hospital site at Milton Keynes University Hospital (TeamMKUH) as part of the estates team.
• From planting and pruning to mowing and seasonal displays, contribute to the overall appearance and functionality of the estate.
• General grounds and gardens duties including litter picking on Trust premises, snow clearance and salt spreading as required.

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence.
• Experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery is desirable.
• Experience of working on large site is an advantage.
• Good communication skills, ability to multi-task accurately under pressure, work with little direct supervision, and a flexible attitude to an ever-changing work environment.
• Willingness to undertake manual work in all weather conditions and all physical tasks described in the Job Description.

About Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children\'s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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