Grounds Gardener

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Wales seeks a Grounds Gardener to maintain high-quality grounds and gardens. The role involves trimming, pruning, and seasonal duties like gritting. The ideal candidate will have a BTEC Level 2, experience in horticulture, and competency with machinery. Join a supportive team focused on environmental goals and patient care.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• 2 years of gardening and horticultural experience in a commercial or public services environment.
• Level 2 competence in felling small trees.
• Qualification in using pesticides.
• IPAF certification for powered access machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in gardens and grounds.
• Trim and prune flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Support seasonal on-call duties for gritting and snow clearance.

Skills

Gardening skills

Machinery operation

Pesticide application

Tree felling

Flexible working

Education

BTEC or City & Guilds Level 2

NVQ L1 and/or L2 in Horticulture

Tools

Chainsaw

Tractor

Mower

Gritting trailer

Job description

Grounds Gardener at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

The closing date is 23 September 2025

The Grounds and Gardens team is instrumental within the Health Board in ensuring that the grounds and gardens across our sites are maintained to a high standard. The Grounds and Gardens department is split into three teams across the 3 regions with one team operating from each regional base and supporting the operational delivery of Grounds and Gardens services across the Health Board.

The team contributes to the Facilities and Health Board plan in delivering site environmental goals and objectives and supporting continuous improvement in site aesthetic and biodiversity standards and performance. Ensure the service meets the required health and care standard and quality, provide value for money and effective service delivery.

The post holder will regularly cut and maintain specific scheduled task lawn areas across the sites that are not maintained by the contracted service, working with external contractors where necessary.

You will be required to trim and prune flowers, trees (to include ivy growing up) and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice and to prevent foliage overhanging pathways, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes etc.

The post holder will undertake seasonal on‑call duties supporting site gritting and snow clearance that fall outside of normal working hours and at all sites as requested, supporting the service provided by the external adverse weather contractor. Use of equipment and machinery will support these duties.

Main duties of the job

The Grounds and Gardens team is instrumental within the Health Board in ensuring that the grounds and gardens across our sites are maintained to a high standard. The Grounds and Gardens department is split into three teams across the 3 regions with one team operating from each regional base and supporting the operational delivery of Grounds and Gardens services across the Health Board.

The team contributes to the Facilities and Health Board plan in delivering site environmental goals and objectives and supporting continuous improvement in site aesthetic and biodiversity standards and performance. Ensure the service meets the required health and care standard and quality, provide value for money and effective service delivery.

The post holder will regularly cut and maintain specific scheduled task lawn areas across the sites that are not maintained by the contracted service, working with external contractors where necessary.

You will be required to trim and prune flowers, trees (to include ivy growing up) and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice and to prevent foliage overhanging pathways, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes etc.

The post holder will undertake seasonal on‑call duties supporting site gritting and snow clearance that fall outside of normal working hours and at all sites as requested, supporting the service provided by the external adverse weather contractor. Use of equipment and machinery will support these duties.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

• BTEC or City & Guilds Level 2 and able to demonstrate competency through understanding, learned development and or experience (2 years)
• Level 2 Competence in felling small trees
• Qualification in using Pesticides
• Level 2 in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
• NVQ L1 and/or L2 in Horticulture or equivalent gardening
• 4x4 adverse weather driving qualification/course
• IPAF certification for the use of powered access machinery

Experience

• Previous gardening and horticultural experience in a commercial or public services environment
• Previous experience with operation of plant machinery and equipment
• Previous experience in Safe Systems of Work
• Experience of tractor and petrol mower handling
• Previous experience of driving tractors, gritting trailers, 4x4 vehicles in adverse weather

Values and Aptitude

• Demonstrates ability to work in demanding environment
• Flexible approach to support role and working across all Health Board Sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board