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University of Reading - Estates

Location: Reading
Salary: £23,144 to £24,533 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 6th September 2024
Closes: 6th October 2024
Job Ref: SRF48398
 

Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique “University within a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.

The University has a wide range of benefits for its employees including generous annual leave, a defined contribution pension and reward and recognition schemes. 

Be part of a team that is responsible for the management and maintenance of the grounds surrounding the halls of residence, academic teaching and research buildings and sports facilities but also cares for specimen trees, meadows, woodlands and lakeside environments.

Be part of a team that is continually adapting maintenance techniques to boost biodiversity within its maintenance areas. This post is predominantly based at Whiteknights Campus but you will also have the opportunity work in other areas when required. Please apply via the Jobtrain site, ensuring you fully describe how you meet the key recruiting criteria listed below and within the person specification of the job description. 

You will be:

  • Able to undertake all lifting, machine use and manual tasks associated with the role 
  • Able to work outside all year in a range of environments

You will have:

  • An unlimited UK valid driving licence enabling you to drive light vans between campuses
  • GCSE or equivalent pass grade in English Language 
  • Previous experience of carrying out grounds maintenance tasks, preferable in a commercial setting
  • Previous experience of the safe use of common grounds maintenance tools and machines
  • A willingness to learn and actively participate in any training provided
  • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and expectations

Shortlisting and interviewing to be conducted on an ongoing basis, as such, this vacancy may be closed before the stated closing date.

Contact Name Lucy Jellis
Contact Job Title Deputy Head of Grounds Maintenance
Contact Email address l.j.jellis@reading.ac.uk

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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