Gardener

Aston University is currently seeking for a Gardener to join their team on a FTC

Role: Gardener
Contract: To start ASAP until August 2025 (with a potential extension)
Location: Aston St, B4
Payrate: £13.37 p/h (Paid Weekly)
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 07:15 - 15:15 (36.5hrs a week)

Responsibilities

• The planting of trees and shrubs.
• To assist with landscaping of garden areas working to specific plans and drawings.
• To assist with setting out and planting detailed bedding schemes as per specific plans.
• To assist in working to detailed specifications within the Grounds and Gardens Section.
• The use of specialised machinery and the use and general maintenance of tools and equipment. To report to the Gardening Supervisor any tools or equipment that become unsafe for use and requires repair or replacement.
• To wear protective clothing and equipment in accordance with Health and Safety requirements whilst carrying out specific works.
• To grit roads/pavements and clear snow and ice during inclement weather.
• Assist in routine litter picking duties and cleaning up after corporate events.
• To assist in minor gardening projects.
• To understand and implement Health and Safety policies and requirements for you and others, (commensurate with your level of responsibility within the Department) to enable you to discharge your duties and responsibilities safely.
• General maintenance of grounds and gardens as determined by the Head Gardener.
• Minor hard landscaping repairs i.e. resetting slabs/ pavers and fence repairs etc..
• To undertake any future/ ongoing training as required to fulfil the role.
• To maintain internal planting schemes.