Landscape Service Operative

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Landscape Service Operative to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will have a passion for horticulture and experience with maintenance machinery. Responsibilities include managing the beautiful university grounds and collaborating with team members. The position offers generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to pension scheme

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Range of discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture and practical knowledge of maintenance machinery.
• Full manual driving licence with relevant spraying qualification.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver services effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the university grounds across multiple locations.
• Use horticultural machinery for maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with other team members to deliver high-quality services.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Team player

Practical knowledge of horticultural machinery

Education

City & Guilds Level 1 (Amenity horticulture) or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Horticultural maintenance machinery

Job description

Overview

Landscape Service Operative. Estates and Facilities are seeking an additional member for the Landscape Service Team. The landscape service team manages the award-winning university grounds across multiple locations within the city and surrounding campuses.

Responsibilities

You will be a highly motivated individual who has experience and a passion for horticulture. You will have practical knowledge and skills in the use of horticultural maintenance machinery. You will need to be a team player with a "can do" approach to delivering our services.

Requirements

• You will need to have a City & Guilds Level 1 (Amenity horticulture) or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• A full manual driving licence and PA1 & PA6 spraying qualification, MO1/MO6 tractor driving with front loader qualification would be an advantage.

Benefits

• We support a flexible approach to work, as well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, including generous holiday allowance, access to the University pension scheme, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.

About the University

The University of Southampton is a fantastic and supportive place to work and you would be a valued member of the team.

Equality and Inclusion

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, we select candidates on the basis of merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workplace. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive working environment.

Contact for informal discussion

For an informal discussion contact: Amanda Boorer, Landscape service manager on 023 80599271