Job Description

Join Our Team as a Grounds Maintenance Assistant!

Are you passionate about gardening and working outisde? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you can make a difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Grounds Assistant
Location: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Contract Type: Temporary on-going
Start Date: ASAP - March 2025
Contract Length: 3 months
Working Pattern: Full Time - 5 days per week (Required to work every 3rd weekend) - 6am until 2pm
Pay: 11.44 per hour

Gardening experience desirable or outside work experience!

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Present a Grounds Maintenance service to the client as defined in Service Level Specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Dig, hoe, manure, plant, stake, trim, prune, and competently care for all types of plants manually and by use of machine
• Sweep car parks, entrances and pathways to ensure they are clear of debris
• Pressure wash entrance areas, paving areas and smoking areas to ensure the hospital perimeter is clean
• Complete lawn cutting and edging in line with work schedules.
• Use, clean and maintain the site and relevant equipment, securely store ensuring that any deviation in store levels or suitability of equipment is reported to the Supervisor for action.
• Monitor weather conditions and ensure appropriate action is take to prevent the risk of slips, trips and falls in icey weather - gritting pathways and access points
• Treat all outside benches with preservative annually to ensure their maintenance
• Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety, COSHH, Quality and Serco and Trust policies and procedures.
• Responsible for mentoring, supporting and buddying new employees to share learnings and experience.
• Assisting the training of new employees to undertake grounds assistant duties using the skills training record.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Gardening experience desirable or outside work experience
• Clear Basic DBS or a willingness to obtain one

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to take on a rewarding role as a Grounds Assistant, we want to hear from you!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to shine in a role that truly makes a difference!

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