Grounds Maintenance Operative

3 days ago

Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We need your help to make a difference to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. We are looking for great people with passion, drive and motivation to provide support behind the scenes. You will be a member of a small team of Estates Grounds and Gardens operatives, providing a cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all the Trust Estate.

Assist and support the Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative /Building Manager in undertaking day-to-day maintenance of the Hospital grounds, Including:
Grass cutting using both ride-on and pedestrian equipment.

Strimming, weeding & scarifying.

Pruning & hedge cutting using handheld equipment.

Planting and maintaining of borders including internal courtyards and enhanced garden areas around the Hospital sites.

Winter grounds maintenance including gritting & Snow clearing.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and schedules.

Managing your own workload on a day-to-day basis and assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.

Promote a positive image of the Estates Department and the wider Trust.

Be a part of a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of grounds staff maintaining the landscapes of Chorley and Preston Hospitals, providing staff and visitors with a pleasant, safe and welcoming environment.
- Our annual leave entitlement starts at 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service (pro rata).
- You will be eligible to join the NHS Pension.
- We will support training and development to further your career
- You will have the opportunity for additional on-call payment during the winter months.
- If you work nights, weekends and bank holidays, enhanced rates will be paid.
- You will have access to a range of expert help and support through our employee assistance programme or our in-house services
- You will be able to access a range of salary sacrifice and high st/online retailer discount schemes
- All your uniform/ PPE will be provided

Follow routine maintenance schedules and procedures for the grounds and gardens, vehicles and equipment across all the Hospital sites.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and schedules.
- Assist and support the Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative /Building Manager in undertaking day-to-day maintenance of the Hospital grounds, in a way which minimises risk to self, others and complies with relevant legislation, policies, procedures.
- Be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment and work within safety guidelines current legislation and manufacturers recommendations as necessary for the completion of reactive and planned works.
- Identify and prioritise own workload and actively complete all documentation in a timely manner.
- Assist with operational tasks within the waste recycling complex as and when required.
- On an ad-hoc basis undertake site cleanliness and litter picking duties across all sites.
- Safely and correctly prepare, clean, use and store securely equipment, tools, materials and work areas leaving them in a suitable condition for future use.
- Hold a valid current driving licence and safely and legally drives the Trusts vehicle fleet (Including the towing of trailers) as and when required.
- Undertakes all grounds maintenance work including:
Grass cutting using both ride-on and pedestrian equipment.

Strimming, weeding & scarifying.

Pruning & hedge cutting using handheld equipment

Planting and maintaining of borders including internal courtyards and enhanced garden areas around the Hospital sites.

Winter grounds maintenance including gritting & Snow clearing.
- Actively take part in the on-call rota and attends site at short notice for snow/frost clearance during the months when inclement weather may prevail.
- Keep the sites tidy and generally free from the accumulation of litter, leaves and debris.
- Inspect landscaping, footpaths and trees on a weekly basis to identify defective or dangerous areas and rectify any faults or advise Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative.
- Undertake pesticide spraying in accordance with statutory guidance and regulations.
- Assist and support the Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Building Manager in project work, surveys, and other similar duties.

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