Gardener

2 weeks ago


Henley on Thames, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

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.

With such a varied range of habitats, gardens and other off site properties, there is an ever changing cycle of grounds maintenance tasks carried out by the Grounds Maintenance Team here at Reading. As well as being responsible for the management and maintenance of the grounds surrounding the academic teaching and research buildings, we also care for a significant collection of trees, meadows, woodlands an expansive lake and the university SportsPark pitches.

You will be:

- Flexible, working your core hours at Greenlands or Whiteknights campuses as required
- 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 in a commercial setting
- Experience in the safe use of common grounds maintenance tools and machines
- Good verbal communication skills
- A valid full UK driving licence enabling you to drive light vans
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and expectations
- Experience of team working
- Closing date:28/04/24_
- Interviews will be held: 10/05/24_

**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**:
Lucy Jellis

**Contact phone**:
0784 3344513 (Office hours only and no voice mail please)

**Contact phone**:
07596954130 (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 champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.


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