Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds operative at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join our busy Estates & Facilities Team who are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep at Trust properties. You will provide a professional service alongside our in house maintenance team providing a safe and pleasant environment for staff, visitors and patients alike. Will suit a well-motivated individual who likes working outdoors who wishes to deliver a high level service to the community that use the Trusts sevices.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The post holder will provide the day-to-day maintenance to NUH properties including City campus site, Queens Medical Centre and Ropewalk House. Either this will be in the form of reactive tasks or pre planned maintenance to ensure that patients, staff and visitors have a pleasant experience when visiting the Trust. Applicant should preferably hold a full driving license to allow them to drive the Trusts vehicles including the road sweeper. The post holder will be expected to be guided by standard operating procedures, good practice and be able to understand what results and standards are to be achieved. The post holder will also be expected to be able to carry out duties independently and within small teams without routine supervision.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
164-7584551
Job locations
City
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include clearing debris and litter from the Trusts grounds, some gardening duties including trimming shrubs and hedges, leaf collection and general tidying of flowerbeds. Using the road sweeper to keep the roadways clear, some gritting of paths during the winter months and applying herbicides and pesticides to provide weed control. There will be the need to support the estates team in the overall delivery of the estates service across the Trust along with being responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment. Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include clearing debris and litter from the Trusts grounds, some gardening duties including trimming shrubs and hedges, leaf collection and general tidying of flowerbeds. Using the road sweeper to keep the roadways clear, some gritting of paths during the winter months and applying herbicides and pesticides to provide weed control. There will be the need to support the estates team in the overall delivery of the estates service across the Trust along with being responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential

• Hold a current Pesticide/ Herbicide Certificate
• Demonstrate a sound/basic level of secondary school education.
• Must hold a current full driving licence

Desirable

• Certificate of competence in use of various Horticultural tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Experience
Essential

• A basic theoretical awareness and a good practical knowledge of horticulture / agriculture including grounds maintenance
• A basic knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and procedures.

Desirable

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance.

Communication & Relationship
Essential

• Friendly and approachable
• Exchanges routine information with colleagues and external contacts

Desirable

• Motivated and enthusiastic.

Analytical and Judgement
Essential

• Ability to carry out day to day maintenance of all associated plant and equipment and vehicles
• Ability to fault find on equipment

Desirable

• Good basic knowledge of general maintenance & repair, also of tools and equipment

Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential

• Hold a current Pesticide/ Herbicide Certificate
• Demonstrate a sound/basic level of secondary school education.
• Must hold a current full driving licence

Desirable

• Certificate of competence in use of various Horticultural tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Experience
Essential

• A basic theoretical awareness and a good practical knowledge of horticulture / agriculture including grounds maintenance
• A basic knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and procedures.

Desirable

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance.

Communication & Relationship
Essential

• Friendly and approachable
• Exchanges routine information with colleagues and external contacts

Desirable

• Motivated and enthusiastic.

Analytical and Judgement
Essential

• Ability to carry out day to day maintenance of all associated plant and equipment and vehicles
• Ability to fault find on equipment

Desirable

• Good basic knowledge of general maintenance & repair, also of tools and equipment

Skills Required