Gardener / Groundskeeper


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S4 7UR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

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Summary

Principal Duties To dig, hoe, manure, planet out, stake and tie plants. To cut lay and maintain turf. To maintain herbaceous rose and other pleasure gardens including propagation and pruning of plants, ornamental flowering trees and shrubs. To treat common plant diseases and pests, as advised by the Team Leader or Gardens Advisor. To use, and assist with the maintenance and servicing of gardening equipment and machinery. To undertake sweeping, snow clearing, gritting etc. to drives, footpaths or other paved areas, reporting defects and identifiable hazards. During periods of inclement weather, be willing to work extra hours to ensure sufficient snow clearing/gritting is carried out at agreed priority locations. Be committed to working as a member of the Estate Services gardening team and accept a portion of responsibility for ensuring a quality, cost-effective service is provided for the estate users. Be responsible for carrying out all duties in accordance with current Health and Safety at Work legislation or any other statutory requirements, notifying their line manager of any task which they believe is not covered in their Health and Safety manual. Establish good working relationships with all points of contact with estate users. Be responsible for the security of any gardening equipment allocated for use, returning and securing it at an agreed base at the end of the working day. Reporting any defects in equipment to the Gardens Team Leader. Leave all work sites in a tidy and safe condition, dispose of any rubbish etc. according to agreed procedures. Be prepared to assist maintenance staff from time to time, to ensure the smooth running of the estate. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade, which may be allocated from time-to- time.

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