Job overview

We are seeking a reliable and flexible individual to join our Grounds and Gardens team. You will carry out routine and planned maintenance duties as directed by the Senior Grounds and Gardens Officer and the EFM site senior team.

Duties include garden and grounds maintenance, litter collection and emptying bins, path and car park cleaning, minor maintenance to outdoor furniture, and winter gritting and snow clearance. The role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and contributing to a comprehensive site-wide service.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role 

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out planned and requisition maintenance requests to all grounds and gardens
• Ensure main entrances are litter-free, swept and power-washed when required, change outdoor bins daily. 
• Strim, mow and prune according to seasonal demands
• Use and maintain petrol driven and electric machinery and equipment including mowers, blowers, and sweepers.
• Report all defects to the Facilities Helpdesk so relevant trades can be arranged to repair/make-good.  

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.