Grounds & Gardens Operative
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)
York, YO31 8HEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
1 day leftJob description
Contract - Permanent Hours - 37.5 hours per week Base - York The Estates Department is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to work as par...
- To ensure that the grounds and gardens are at all times maintained to the required standards.
- Grounds maintenance to empty all external bins including MSCP bins and empty large skip from rubbish store in MSCP as required. Sweep clean footpaths as required keeping litter free and free from all debris including cigarette ends around the whole site.
- Use and carry out basic maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, and pruning, weeding, plant maintenance, watering tubs and pots using a range ofhorticultural machinery including; handheld power tools, pedestrian controlled powered machines and ride on machines.
- Maintains and keep grounds, footpaths, car parks, roadways and similar areas in a clean and tidy condition and ensures all gullies and gutters are free from leaves, litter, debris etc.
- To work as part of a maintenance team to maintain all grounds and gardens throughout the Trust estate as required, working to a range of procedures and practices, some of which are not routine.
- Attending relevant training courses when required.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:
https: //yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C) or similar literacy and numeracy qualifications.
- Certificate of Competence in Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment - NPTC Level 2.
Experience
Essential
- Good general knowledge of horticulture. Knowledge to a competent level.
- Current full UK-valid Driving Licence (The current driving license should not amass 12 points within any 3-year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test. Driving category for a Car is B.)
Desirable: - Previous experience of working for the NHS or another public sector organisation.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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