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Gardener/Groundsworker

University of Nottingham - Landscape and Sports Services

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £23,736 to £26,608 - please see advert
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 11th September 2024
Closes: 24th September 2024
Job Ref: NHE300224X1

Location: Sutton Bonington

Salary:

£23,736 to £26,608 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

Posts will initially be offered at the minimum salary point with progression to the higher salary point achieved through an annual incremental pay rise.

Interview date: To be confirmed

The University of Nottingham has been providing an outstanding student experience for over 140 years and is a leading university of worldwide significance with established campuses in UK, China and Malaysia.

Your role as a Gardener/Groundsworker:

Based at our Sutton Bonington Campus near Loughborough, this role will undertake all practical aspects of landscape maintenance including planting a wide range of shrubs, perennials, upkeep of ornamental gardens and bedding displays including keeping all areas of work clean, tidy and promoting a welcoming place with a strong emphasis on the environment and health and safety.

Other duties will include the preparation, care and maintenance of amenity landscaped areas and Sports grounds and the operation of a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance machinery.

Candidates should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in amenity horticulture, or a related discipline or have substantial relevant experience, have knowledge of a range of trees, shrubs and perennials and preferably hold an NPTC – PA1 and PA6A pesticide application certificate. Candidates must also have experience in the use of compact and agricultural tractors and trailers including associated attachments. Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive vehicles involved in grounds maintenance operations and transport materials between University sites, candidates must hold a full, current driving license. 

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you:

  • Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression. 
  • An excellent holiday allowance of 26 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
  • Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
  • Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities. 
  • A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year plus all of the tools you need to do a great job.
  • Uniform provided.

This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time, (36.25 hours per week) to be worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 3.30pm) with flexibility to work weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

All of our vacancies are available to view at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Informal enquiries may be addressed to David Butler, email dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Please quote ref. NHE300224.

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