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Trust Wide Grounds and Gardens Operative

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds, LS9 7TFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 November 2026

18 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Grounds and Gardens Ma...

Contribute to the delivery of the maintenance service for the Trust's external environment including horticultural, arboriculture and landscaping activities.

Undertake tree maintenance operations with the safe use of chainsaws where qualified.

Oversee pest recognition, treatment, and removal in accordance with current legislation.

Maintain amenity and fine turf areas.

Install and maintain irrigation systems in accordance with Legionella control requirements.

Interpret plans, drawings and specifications when required.

Utilise Estates management systems to record and update personal undertakings in relation to maintenance activities.

Deliver critical adverse weather services including gritting and snow clearance.

Adhere to good housekeeping standards and ensure external areas remain clean, safe and welcoming.

Ensure personal compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention and Trust policies.

Support service improvement initiatives and make suggestions to enhance service delivery.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

23 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

LTH
Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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