Landscape and Grounds Operative

Job title:

Landscape and Grounds Operative

Company:

University of Kent

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Grounds worker to join our team providing a full range of horticultural services to maintain and improve the soft landscape of our beautiful Canterbury campus.You will work on turfed surfaces, trees, hedgerows, shrubs and sports facilities to maintain and improve a safe and pleasant environment for our students, staff and visitors and to enhance biodiversity on the campus. We are seeking someone who is keen to work as part of a multi-skilled team and continue learning new skills and improving our Grounds services.The average working hours for this role are 35 hours per week, split into seasonal working:Summer: Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 16:30, Friday 8:00 to 14:30 (total 36.45 hours)Winter: Monday to Wednesday 8:00 to 15:30, Thursday 8:00 to 15:00, Friday 8:00 to 14:00. (total 31.75 hours)As a Landscape and Grounds Operative you can expect to be involved in:Proactively carrying out work in line with the landscape specification document to ensure annual landscape maintenance occurs in a timely mannerDriving and operating University owned plant equipment, vehicles and equipment to carry out horticultural tasks around the estate in a safe and compliant mannerWorking effectively with colleagues in the Grounds Team in order to ensure the best use of skills and experience to achieve the team’s objectivesCarrying out regular maintenance and project work to enhance the biodiversity of the campus and helping to deliver the implementation of the published Environmental Management System.What will you bring to the role?NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification/experience in related areas e.g. Horticulture, Sports Turf or Maintenance of amenity facilitiesFull UK manual Driving LicenceProven experience of horticultural maintenance in a medium to large organisationKnowledge of maintenance techniques and processes inherent in the upkeep of artificial and natural landscapes.What we can offer in return:As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You’ll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage:We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are:Please see the ‘Apply’ link above to view the full job description and to apply for this post.For further information regarding the application process, please contact:quoting reference number EST-187-24.Further details:Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.£21,543 to £22,681. Grade 3, per annum

Expected salary

£21543 – 22681 per year

Location

Canterbury

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:22:17 GMT

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