Landscape Service Operative

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK University is seeking a new member for its Landscape Service Team in Southampton. The role involves managing beautifully maintained university grounds, applying horticultural skills, and working positively in a team environment. Candidates should have relevant horticultural qualifications or experience, and a full driving license is essential. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance and access to health and fitness facilities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to University pension scheme

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant horticultural work experience can substitute formal qualifications.
• A full manual driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Landscape Service Team in managing university grounds.
• Apply practical knowledge of horticultural machinery.
• Work collaboratively with a positive team approach.

Skills

Horticultural maintenance machinery

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds Level 1 in Amenity horticulture or NVQ Level 2

Tools

PA1 & PA6 spraying qualifications

MO1/MO6 tractor with front loader qualification

Job description

Overview

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

• Support the Landscape Service Team in managing university grounds across multiple locations within the city and surrounding campuses.
• Apply practical knowledge and skills in the use of horticultural maintenance machinery.
• Collaborate as a team with a positive, can-do approach to delivering services.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 1 (Amenity horticulture) or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or relevant work experience.
• Full manual driving licence and PA1 & PA6 spraying qualifications; MO1/MO6 tractor driving with front loader qualification would be an advantage.

Benefits & Environment

We support a flexible approach to work, including a generous holiday allowance, access to the University pension scheme, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and a range of discounts. The University of Southampton is a fantastic and supportive place to work and you would be a valued member of the team.