Gardener

Falmouth University; Penryn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension Contribution up to 10

26 days + 8 days bank holiday

Life Assurance

Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (G

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Cycle Scheme & Home & Tech Scheme

Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Job summary

Falmouth Exeter Plus is recruiting a Gardener to join our busy team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will maintain the grounds at the Penryn and Falmouth Campuses to a professional standard, supporting staff, students and the local community.

Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, the role requires practical experience in grounds maintenance, a good fitness level and a willingness to work in all weather conditions. Full-time position with regular weekend work on occasions.

Qualifications

• Experience in general grounds maintenance is preferred.
• Good level of fitness to enable working on different terrains and heavy work.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety applications and willingness to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds and gardens at Penryn and Falmouth Campuses to a professional standard.
• Work under the guidance of the Grounds Supervisor as part of a busy team.
• Be prepared to work in all weather conditions and on different terrains.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture knowledge

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

About The Role

Falmouth Exeter Plus's Facilities Team are responsible for the management of our beautiful campuses based in Falmouth and Penryn, in the heart of Cornwall.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Gardener to join our busy and focused team on a permanent, full time basis.

Working under the guidance of the Grounds Supervisor, this is a key role where you will be required to maintain the grounds and gardens at the Penryn and Falmouth Campuses to a professional standard of presentation for the benefit of staff, students and local community.

It is a varied role and represents a great opportunity to join a close-knit team.

About You

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly, preferably with experience in general grounds maintenance. You will have a good basic knowledge of tool and machinery use and maintenance, alongside a willingness to work in all weather conditions.

You will have a good level of fitness to enable working on different terrains and to carry out heavy work. You will have a good knowledge of Health and Safety and it's applications, and an aptitude to develop new skills within the team.

For full details of the skills/experience required, please see the job description above.

This position is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week contract working 07:30am to 15:30am 5 days per week. Weekend working will be required on occasions throughout the year. Please ensure that you are able to commit to these working hours prior to applying.

About Us

Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.

It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is 'to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions'.

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:

• -Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%
• - 26 days + 8 days bank holiday
• - Life Assurance
• - Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
• - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• - Cycle Scheme & Home & Tech Scheme
• - Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.

Although we have set the closing date as Monday 28 September 2026 due to the immediate requirement for this role, we will review applications as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have candidates that are a good match.