Grounds & Gardens Operative
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves maintaining the grounds and gardens across the Trust estate, primarily outdoors in various weather conditions. Tasks include mowing, planting, trimming, snow/ice clearance, litter picking, and ensuring sites are tidy. The post holder will operate specialist equipment, manage their own workload, and adhere to safe working practices. Based at York Hospital, the role requires independent travel to other Trust sites.
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C) or similar literacy and numeracy qualifications.
- Certificate of Competence in Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment - NPTC Level 2.
- Good general knowledge of horticulture. Knowledge to a competent level.
- Current full UK-valid Driving Licence (The current driving license should not amass 12 points within any 3-year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test. Driving category for a Car is B.)
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working for the NHS or another public sector organisation.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C) or similar literacy and numeracy qualifications.
- Certificate of Competence in Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment - NPTC Level 2.
- Good general knowledge of horticulture. Knowledge to a competent level.
- Current full UK-valid Driving Licence (The current driving license should not amass 12 points within any 3-year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test. Driving category for a Car is B.)
- Previous experience of working for the NHS or another public sector organisation.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 14d
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York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)
Grounds & Gardens Operative
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Base - York
The Estates Department is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to work as part of a multidisciplinary management team.
The department provides management, development, maintenance and operational support for the Trust's buildings and engineering infrastructure.
The basic purpose of this post is to maintain all grounds and gardens across the Trust estate. The role will primarily be based outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, with tasks including mowing, planting, trimming, snow/ice clearance, litter picking and keeping the sites tidy and presentable. The post holder will frequently work without constant direct supervision, prioritising their own weekly workload, and will operate a range of specialist equipment. They will be expected to undertake appropriate training, including Health and Safety training, and follow safe working practices. The role may be asked to participate in an on-call rota.
The successful candidate will be based at York Hospital but must be willing to work at any of the Trust's sites when required and therefore must be able to travel independently across the Trust sites.
You will be part of the Estates department on the York
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