Gardener / Groundskeeper

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to training

Education and placements

Health and wellbeing support

Driving training where necessary

Job summary

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a gardener to maintain grounds across Trust premises and other sites. The role covers mowing, hedge cutting, turf care, planting and pruning, plus snow clearing and gritting of paths and drives.

You may work alone or as part of a team, with training for driving Trust vehicles where needed. Previous gardening experience is essential to deliver high standards and safe operation of equipment.

Qualifications

• Horticultural qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Previous gardening experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds and gardening duties to a high standard at Trust premises and other sites as directed.
• Dig, hoe, manure, plant out, stake and tie plants.
• Cut, lay and maintain turf and herbaceous areas.
• Maintain rose and pleasure gardens, including pruning of plants.
• Sweep, clear snow and grit drives and footpaths when required.
• Drive Trust vehicles other than HGVs with training provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in horticulture

Job description

This gardening post sits in the Estate Services gardening team of Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, covering grounds at Trust premises and occasionally other sites. The work centres on grounds maintenance, including mowing, hedge cutting, turf care, planting and pruning, plus sweeping, snow clearing and gritting of paths and drives. The post may involve working alone with minimal supervision, or as part of a team, and driving Trust vehicles other than HGVs, with training where needed. Previous gardening experience is essential.

What the job involves

• Carry out grounds and gardening duties to a high standard at all Trust premises and other sites as directed
• Dig, hoe, manure, plant out, stake and tie plants
• Cut, lay and maintain turf
• Maintain herbaceous, rose and pleasure gardens, including propagation and pruning of plants, flowering trees and shrubs
• Treat common plant diseases and pests as advised by the Team Leader or Gardens Advisor
• Cut hedges and mow lawns
• Use, maintain and service gardening equipment and machinery
• Sweep, clear snow and grit drives, footpaths and paved areas, reporting defects and hazards
• Work extra hours in severe weather to clear snow and grit priority locations
• Drive Trust vehicles other than HGVs as part of the gardens service, with training if needed
• Work as part of the Estate Services gardening team, build good working relationships with estate users, and assist maintenance staff as needed
• Secure gardening equipment, return it to base at the end of each day and report defects to the Gardens Team Leader

Qualifications

• Any horticultural-related qualification, such as an NVQ or City and Guilds

Experience

• Previous gardening work in a similar environment

Skills & knowledge

• Able to work as part of a team and alone without direct supervision

Nice to have

• Health and safety knowledge
• Willing to drive or learn to drive tractors, vehicles with trailers, Land Rovers and snow ploughs
• Able to take part in out-of-hours gritting services if required

What’s offered

• Access to training and education, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements
• Opportunity to get involved in research
• Support for health and wellbeing
• Training provided for driving where necessary