Gardener - Reading, United Kingdom - University of Reading

University of Reading
University of Reading
Verified Company
Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique "University within a Park" setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.


You will be:

  • Able to undertake lifting, machine use and other manual handling tasks
  • Able to work outside all year in a range of environments
  • Able to plan own work and have an input into scheduling of tasks.

You will have:

  • A willingness to learn and actively participate in any training provided
  • Experience in carrying out grounds maintenance tasks
  • Experience in the safe use of common grounds maintenance tools and machines
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • A valid UK driving licence enabling you to drive light vans
  • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and expectations
  • Experience of team working

Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Head of Grounds Maintenance


Contact role:

Deputy Head of Grounds Maintenance


Contact name:

Rupert Taylor


Contact name:

Duncan Zacks


Contact phone:

Office hours only and no voice mail please)


Contact phone:

Office hours only and no voice mail please)


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.


Job reference:
SRF44336


Location:
Whiteknights Reading UK


Closing date: 31/05/2023


Job live date: 13/04/2023


Salary:
£21, 134 -£22, 197 per annum


Employment type:
AOS-Manual


Department:
Estates


Division:
Maintenance Services


Hours Per Week: 36 hours


Employment Basis/Type:
Full time, Permanent
More jobs from University of Reading
See all jobs of University of Reading