Salary: £23,297 to £23,700 per annum Grade: Grade C Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 24 March 2024 Interview Date: Friday 05 April 2024 Reference: 0108-24 Release Date: Friday 01 March 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Gardener to join a busy Maintenance & Engineering Team within Estates and Capital Developments.
Reporting to the Gardening Supervisor the successful candidate will assist the ground team with grounds maintenance of the Aston University Birmingham City Centre campus including, grass cutting, weeding, maintenance of planting and shrub beds, tree pruning and other soft landscaping works. The successful candidate may also assist the ECD General Builder on certain projects
The ideal candidate must be dedicated to maintaining and improving the university grounds. Applicants must have good written and spoken English skills. Accuracy, attention to detail and high level of organisation are a prerequisite. A strong customer service focus is essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal contacts at various levels.
What we offer:
For informal discussions please contact Daniel Pearce the Gardening Supervisor on 0121 204 4415 or 07920592804 between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Further details: Job Details University Information
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