Estates Gardener FTC until 30 January 2026 | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Milton Keynes is seeking an Estates Gardener on a fixed-term contract to maintain gardens and grounds. The role requires a full Driving License, experience with grounds maintenance machinery, and effective communication skills. Candidates should be prepared for manual work in all weather conditions. This position offers a salary of £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro-rata plus an additional salary payment. Apply by 13 Oct 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Additional salary payment

Qualifications

• Full Driving License required.
• Experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all grounds and gardens in a neat and tidy state.
• Ensure grounds equipment is maintained and fit for use.
• Carry out tasks to support Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Driving License

Communication

Ability to multi-task

Flexibility

Tools

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

Overview

Estates Gardener FTC until 30 January 2026

Department Estates

Band 3 £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum pro rata, plus a 30% additional salary payment (R&R)

Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible working will be considered.

Are you wanting experience within healthcare? Are you a passionate gardener with love for the environment?

Responsibilities

• To maintain all grounds and gardens in a neat and tidy state, making best use of resources available.
• To ensure all grounds equipment is maintained to acceptable levels and is fit for use.
• To ensure all Health & Safety procedures and practices are maintained in relation to service activity.
• To ensure all chemical spraying and associated activities are carried out in a safe and appropriate manner.
• To ensure all litter is regularly picked, collected and disposed of from all external waste bins, and public areas.
• To ensure the site is free from accumulated litter and support the Trust’s “No Visible Waste” Policy.
• To clear snow/ice as and when required – gritting is required prior to potential risk.
• To carry out other tasks associated to this service as directed.
• To use mechanical and hand operated horticultural machinery in a safe manner.
• To carry out pruning and trimming of shrubs throughout site.

What we are looking for

• To hold a full Driving License is required; experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery is desirable.
• Experience of working on large sites would be an advantage.
• You must be a good communicator, able to multi-task accurately under pressure, with the ability to work with little direct supervision, along with a flexible attitude to an ever-changing work environment.
• Be prepared 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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Additional duties

To maintain all grounds and gardens in a neat and tidy state, making best use of resources available.

To ensure all grounds equipment is maintained to acceptable levels and is fit for use.

To ensure all Health & Safety procedures and practices are maintained in relation to service activity.

To ensure all chemical spraying and associated activities are carried out in a safe and appropriate manner.

To ensure all litter is regularly picked, collected and disposed of from all external waste bins, and public area’s

To ensure the site is free from accumulated litter and support the Trust’s “No Visible Waste” Policy.

To clear snow/ice as and when required – Gritting is required prior to potential risk.

To carry out other tasks associated to this service as directed.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025