Gardener - Groundsperson


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE3 9QP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

To contribute to the continual improvement of gardens and grounds on all UHL and sites as required. Control of garden machinery in a safe manner, reporting any faults to the estates management teams and not attempting to self-rectify until assessed or instructed to do so. To comply with Health and Safety requirements to ensure personal safety and the safety of colleagues. To undertake the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds and gardens including mowing grass, sweeping roads/paths, weeding and spraying, watering bedding plants etc. Trim and prune flowers, trees and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice and to prevent foliage overhanging paths, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes etc. To ensure drainage and road gullies are clear of rubbish. Carry out minor repairs and preparatory works to hard landscaping e.g. concreting, slab laying, fencing if requested. To empty rubbish bins and cigarette bins, to sweep and remove litter from hard and soft landscaped areas. To safety check vehicles and equipment are fit for purpose prior to use. Drive, operate, clean, lubricate and carry out minor maintenance operations on all grounds and garden vehicles and equipment, and to record details in maintenance log.

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