Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Competent in the cultivation of land for growing flowers, plants, trees, hedgerows, and grass etc; diagnosis of gardening/horticultural problems and the affects of the seasons. Recognising the weeds and being competent in their treatment.
- Competent in the hands on operation and undertaking of basic maintenance of gardening and road/path cleaning machinery within the limits of their training, including but not limited to:-
- Pedestrian operated mowers
- All types of hedge cutters
- All types of shears and trimmers
- Salting and gritting machinery
- Vacuum, path clearing machinery
- Sweeping and removal of litter.
- Assist Waste Manager when necessary.
- Undertake training on compactor.
- The working requirements will involve the need to take part in a rostered out of hours call out system during the winter for snow and ice clearing
- Interpret and work from instruction (Head Gardener), and specifications without constant supervision.
- Carry out gardening duties, new plantings/general grounds works to a high level of skill.
- Attend training courses as required.
- Be adaptable to the introduction of new technology
- Observe all statutory and legal requirements in all work particularly in the use of machinery, with regards to the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Leave work areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
- Demonstrate a clear and ongoing commitment to flexibility.
- Develop good working relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels.
- Provide instruction and guidance for fellow Gardeners and estates personnel on all aspects of grounds and equipment in order to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Be adaptable to the introduction of new technology and working techniques
- Use of IT systems to report incidents using the DATIX system and other management reporting systems
- Any other appropriate duties as requested by management
- Provide a timely reactive service.
- Willing to undertake training as appropriate to the post.
Person specificationQualifications Essential criteria - GCSE pass in Maths and English
Experience Essential criteria - Minimum of 2 years working experience within garden environment
Skills Essential criteria - The ability to communicate, with internal and external customers at all levels
- Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable criteria - Ability to prioritise workload
Knowledge Essential criteria - Must have clear and imaginative ideas and how to improve customer satisfaction and raise profile of the department.
Other Desirable criteria - Ability to give examples and be able to work well under pressure.
- Ability to undertake multi-skilling and provide cover for fellow Team members
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our
Confidential Disability Advice Line at: Telephone: 02082963786 Text: 07501066267Email: esth.dal@nhs.net. Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsThe postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download - Apprentice Gardener JD & PS (PDF, 208.4KB)
