About this role
Job summary The role of a Support Services Gardener is to provide grounds maintenance and gardening services, maintaining grounds, roads, and paths within all property of the organisation in order that they are kept in a safe and presentable condition, and will also contribute to the maintenance of the building fabric within the organisation.
Main duties of the job Ensure a clean external environment for patient care in accordance with health, safety and compliance requirements and NHS Property Services policies and procedures.
This will include trimming hedges, moving lawns, weeding paved surfaces and garden beds, pruning, planting, sewing seeds, litter picking, grass cutting, spray weed killing, road sweeping, clearing road gullies, clearing leaves, landscaping improvements, winter snow and ice clearing, gritting of roads and footpaths, transporting materials and green waste.
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
Ensure gardens, roads, pathways and drains are maintained and are safe and presentable.
Participate in the operation of planned maintenance schemes, inspection and gardening in accordance with agreed procedures.
Ensure all tools, machinery and equipment used in the delivery of duties is cleaned regularly and maintained in a safe manner to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment. Report any defects or failures to the line manager.
Record any damage to building fabric and report immediately.
Ensure that all equipment and materials are used and stored safely in compliance with COSHH.
Follow and work from landscape drawings and manufacturers specifications with reference to the Team Leader when required.
About us NHS Property Services Ltd is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a £3 billion asset portfolio, some 4,000 properties, 3,000 employees and an annual income of over £700 million.
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses.
Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.
Job description Job responsibilities At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our mission to Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, we continue to deliver safe, high-quality environments that support NHS colleagues and patient care across our estate.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and hardworking Gardner to join our team covering multiple healthcare sites across Cornwall. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and wants to contribute to creating welcoming, safe environments.
About the Role
As a Gardner, you will play a key role in maintaining the external environments across a number of NHS sites in central Cornwall, including Camborne, Redruth, St Austell, Falmouth, and surrounding areas. This is a mobile position where no two days are the same, and you will work as part of a small team to ensure all grounds are safe, clean, and well-presented.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on seasonal needs and site requirements but will include tasks such as grass cutting, weeding, maintaining pathways, and supporting winter gritting activities.
Who You Are
You are a dependable and motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work. You are flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities, and comfortable working across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out a wide range of gardening and grounds maintenance tasks across multiple sitesGrass cutting, weeding, pruning and general landscaping dutiesEnsuring roads, paths and external areas are clean, safe, and accessibleSupporting seasonal activities such as gritting during winter monthsWorking collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards across all locationsSafely using vehicles and equipment as required for the roleCan handle routine tasks and social interactions within a work environment. Ability to absorb policy and guidance necessary for the role.
Skills & Experience Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor roleFull UK driving licence (essential for travel between sites and operation of work vehicles)Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditionsGood teamwork and communication skillsA proactive and flexible approach to work
Where you'll be
This is a permanent, full-time mobile role covering multiple NHS sites across Cornwall. You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.
What we can offer you
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary of £26,716, we will also offer: 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional leaveSMART Pension with up to 6% employer contributionTraining and development opportunities to support your career progressionNHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme to support wellbeing
An organisation with a purpose
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, supporting local communities, and working towards our commitment to become net zero carbon by 2050, we ensure every colleague has the opportunity to make a difference.
At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised apprenticeship in grounds maintenance or approved qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a customer focused environmen
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name NHS Property Services Ltd
Address barncoose terrance
Redruth
TR15 3ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)