Gardener

To maintain the Gardens at Trinity College to the highest possible standards and perform the daily tasks as part of a team or individually, under the instructions and guidance of the Senior Gardeners, Deputy Head Gardener or Head Gardener.

• To maintain the College Gardens to the highest possible standards.
• To perform the daily tasks, as instructed, by the Garden area supervisors, as part of a team or individually, to achieve said standards in a safe and competent way.
• To prepare and apply horticultural products, including fertilisers, having gained relevant training and certificates, and to do so in a safe manner regarding personnel and the environment at all times.
• To perform tasks involving various machines, hand tools, ladders and MEWPs and gain necessary qualifications/certificates to operate in a safe manner.
• To undertake all general maintenance tasks including mowing, pruning, planting and strimming etc. to a high standard.
• To report any Garden related issues or problems within the area of work involving staff, students, Fellow’s, or members of the public to the Senior Gardener’s, Deputy Head Gardener or Head Gardener as soon as possible. Report any dangerous occurrences immediately to the management team, Health and Safety Advisor and Porters.
• To keep a record of machinery used for HAVS recording weekly, and record chemical applications as required.
• To take part, on a call out basis, in the winter snow clearing rota.
• To assist with emergency operations outside of working hours i.e. storm damage or flooding.

The College reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the duties and requirements in the job description, which may be necessary to meet the changing needs of the role or to reflect the latest technology or best practice.

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of practical garden maintenance
• Knowledge and experience of plant varieties and habitats
• Having worked in a similar horticultural environment (possibly in a trainee role)
• Awareness of all health and safety aspects within a horticultural environment

Skills:

• Ability to use horticultural machinery
• Competent in using a wide variety of hand tools
• Ability to work at height using relevant and safe equipment for the task i.e. ladders, MEWPs and steps
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Qualifications:

• Desirable: Machine operators’ certificate (NPTC) for various equipment & Certificate in the safe use of chemicals PA1 and PA6

Additional requirements:

• A valid full driving licence
• Willingness to undertake training to carry out job role more effectively
• Prepared to work out of hours to assist with clearing snow and/or other acts of nature i.e. storm damage and flooding
• Reports to: Head Gardener, Deputy Head Gardener and Senior Gardeners
• Rate of Pay: £29,185 per annum.
• Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract Type: Permanent.
• Holiday: 25 working days plus 8 public holidays.
• Probationary period: Four months.
• Meals: Free lunch is provided for staff whose duties cover this period when working in College.
• Pension Scheme: A pension scheme, which complies with the requirements of the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes Regulations for auto-enrolment, will be available after three months service. All staff will become members unless they choose to opt out.
• Private Health Care: Membership of a free health care and a dental care scheme are available. Staff are able to join the schemes after successful completion of their probationary period, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance: The Employee Assistance Programme is a free and confidential telephone and web based information and support service providing staff with access to caring and professional consultants and counsellors.
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