Gardener

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is seeking a Gardener in Woolton, Liverpool. The role involves maintaining the facility's grounds and ensuring safe operational standards. Responsibilities include general maintenance tasks, operating equipment, and ensuring legal documentation is completed. Benefits include extensive employee discounts, training opportunities, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping, fashion, travel, and entertainment

Free face-to-face counselling for employees and families

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cashback card savings

Free meditation series and wellbeing podcasts

Seasonal events, competitions, and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance including electrical and plumbing.
• Ability to operate maintenance machinery like grass cutters.
• Commitment to ongoing training and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing effectiveness of maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance including litter collection and landscaping.
• Liaise with Home Manager regarding maintenance tasks.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge/experience

Confident team player

Use of a car or similar vehicle

Willingness to receive training

Satisfactory police check

Job description

Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Gardener in Woolton, Liverpool. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed, carrying out day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services, and grounds to ensure the Care Centre is maintained in a safe and efficient condition. You will also be required to be on call for emergencies.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• General maintenance knowledge/experience (e.g., minor electrical, plumbing, joinery)
• Confident team player
• Use of a car or similar vehicle
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety / EHO issues
• Satisfactory police check and check against the POVA list (if applicable)

Main Responsibilities

General Maintenance:

• Assist in assessing the effectiveness of maintenance implementation and delivery
• Operate grass cutters and other machinery
• Implement actions to meet and maintain maintenance standards
• Resolve day-to-day issues systematically
• Protect residents’ rights
• Perform routine maintenance such as litter collection and sweeping
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of individuals supported
• Ensure all legal documentation is completed on time
• Report and address defects or hazards to the Home Manager
• Maintain the exterior of the Care Centre
• Keep sheds, outbuildings, and waste areas tidy
• Clear snow and grit driveways and paths
• Test and record water temperatures as per procedures
• Maintain a Maintenance Book for recording defects and repairs
• Keep gardens, flower beds, and hanging baskets well-maintained
• Clean external signs and lighting
• Carry out decoration touch-ups as needed

Communication:

• Liaise with the Home Manager or delegated staff regarding maintenance tasks
• Participate in staff and client meetings as required

Training & Development:

• Attend mandatory training sessions
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence

Health & Safety:

• Use and store paints and varnishes safely, following manufacturer instructions
• Ensure work areas are ventilated and safe during painting/varnishing
• Report any illnesses or accidents immediately
• Implement the Care Centre’s health and safety policies and emergency procedures
• Promote safe working practices

Benefits of working for Harbour:

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment, and more
• Free face-to-face counselling for employees and families
• Monthly vouchers for 'Employee of the Month'
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses
• Cashback card savings
• Free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts, and virtual events
• Free mental health support programs
• Free workout plans and digital gym classes
• Free mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal events, competitions, and incentives