Job Description

?This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

This role is temporary until the end of January 2026.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

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BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The College requires a Gardener/Grounds Supervisor to work at our college sites based at Moreton Morrell, Leamington Spa, Warwick Trident and Rugby.

It is anticipated that the Gardener/Grounds Supervisor will spend scheduled time on each of these sites developing and maintaining the grasslands and ornamental plantings. They will report to the Facilities and Grounds Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To Supervise the Grounds team in maintaining the grounds to the college standard

To supervise the Grounds team and organise work schedules, rota and holiday cover.

To monitor and schedule staff training

To ensure all areas of responsibility including machinery and equipment are maintained and operated in compliance with the Health and Safety Codes of Practice and COSHH regulations.

To implement, update and supervise Risk Assessments, under the direction of the Facilities Manager.

To Supervise/assist in maintaining shrubberies, rose beds, bedding schemes and other ornamental areas which will include hand weeding, hoeing, digging, forking, raking and edging.

To Supervise/assist in pruning of shrubs, roses, perennials and trees.

To Supervise/assist in the planting of trees, shrubs and ornamental bedding and to ensure their survival.

To Supervise/assist other members of staff with grass mowing and all aspects of turf care including: aeration, scarification, rolling, top dressing, fertiliser application, weed control and repair work as required on amenity and fine turf areas.

To use various types of mechanical equipment, i.e. pedestrian lawn mowers, hedge cutters, strimmer's etc, and to ensure daily maintenance checks are carried out, such as oil levels and cutter adjustments.

To assist in all forms of sport maintenance including:

a. The erection and dismantling of goalposts

b. Initial marking football, rugby, hockey pitches

c. Over marking with dry powder, wet line aerosol paint additives

d. End of season renovations

e. Drag matting /brushing artificial surfaces

To Supervise/assist in the installation and maintenance of interior planting.

To Supervise/assist in all forms of hard landscaping including; fencing, slabbing, decking, terracing and gravelling.

To Supervise/assist in litter picking as and when the need arises.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Essential

Attainments

A recognised horticultural Qualification. Experience of grass mowing with a range of machinery and a good understanding of its uses Supervisory experience A current clean UK driving license and own transport.

Desirable

Attainments

FEPA Spraying Certificates (PA1 + PA6). Working knowledge of plant species, their identification and appropriate maintenance.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 25,078.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have a current clean UK driving license and own transport?
Work Location: In person