Groundsperson

Job summary Weare seeking a highly motivated and professional individual, to work hours over 5-days, Monday to Friday, hours per day, to assista multi-skilled team of tradesmen toundertake planned and reactive maintenance as well as alterations andimprovement works within properties on the Livewell Southwest estate.Asthe successful applicant, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring thatthe grounds of our estate, spread across Plymouth and South West Devon, arekept in good condition and present the estate in a positive way.
This willinvolve maintaining lawns, shrubs, hedges, borders etc as well as undertakingmaintenance tasks such as gutter and gulley clearing and ensuring grounds,roadways and paths are safe at all times of the year.
You will have theopportunity to develop the grounds in a positive way and improve their overallappeal to the benefit of patients, staff and visitors.
The role will involvethe use of a variety of grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers,chainsaws, blowers, strimmers, pesticide applicators etc.You will also be required to workon your own after having gained experience of the sites.Goodcommunication skills and a willingness to undertake training are required.
Youmust be numerate and literate, with good written skills.Youmust be able to work overtime at short notice, if required, and have theability to travel across Plymouth.
Main duties of the job Tomaintain the grounds and gardens of Livewell Southwests managed properties tothe required standards.
To maintain andrepair landscaping features.
To ensurethat the fabric of Livewell Southwests grounds and gardens provides a pleasantand safe environment for patients, visitors and staff ensuring that health andsafety requirements and regulations are adhered to at all times.To serve as part of the maintenance team todeliver high quality care through effective and efficient operation andmaintenance of all healthcare building services.Tocomply with all relevant Health, Safety and Statutory legislation and seek toapply best working practice at all times.Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker routeThe post holder will need to travel and attend various sites based across Plymouth and other geographical areas.
Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required.
Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.
Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.Job Share(s) Considered About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall.
Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration.
We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place.
Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships.
Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities.
If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities Undertake tasks appropriate to theGroundsperson role as delegated by line management or helpdesk.The post holder will be expected to ensure that the fabric of Livewell Southwestsgrounds and gardens provides a pleasant and safe environment for patients,visitors and staff ensuring that health and safety requirements and regulationsare adhered to at all timesincluding but not limited to:Operate a wide variety of equipment andmachineryGrass cuttingPruning and maintenance of shrubs, treesand hedgesGeneral cleaning including leafcleaning, litter collection, clearing of gutters and gulliesConstruct, maintain and repair paving,patios, fencing and other landscaping structuresSafe disposal of drug paraphernalia andsafe collection and disposal of deceased wildlife and all faecesMaintenance of horticultural tools andequipmentUse of pesticides, fertilisers and othersoils conditionersRoad and path saltingAssist other trades where appropriateAdvise the Line Manager of any problemsor hazards likely to be encountered including existing installations thatappear substandard or fail to meet current regulations as it becomesapparent.
Isolate or make safe anyinstallation that presents a danger to staff, visitors or patients to ensurehighest levels of safety at all times.Undertakeappropriate fault finding, investigation and testing of grounds maintenanceplant and equipment.See the full Job Description within the supporting documents section.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 Certificate in Work-based Horticulture (QCF) or the ability, knowledge and experience to work to this level Basic computer skills relevant to the job role GCSE in maths and English at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent) Desirable Health & Safety qualification Trained First Aider at Work 5 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent) Specific Skills Essential Good communication skills Reasonable level of technical ability Ability to drive (full valid UK driving licence) Desirable High level of technical ability relative to the role Additional Requirements Essential Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a maintenance team to provide an effective service to client groups Ability to get on with people Willingness to undergo training Customer focused Flexible approach Desirable Self-motivated Experience Essential Previous experience maintenance of grounds/maintenance routines Experienced in the use and maintenance of horticultural, mechanical tools and equipment Experience of working unsupervised in varying environments and situations Desirable Experience in tree surgery, use of chainsaws and use of tower scaffolds 2 years experience in the role within a healthcare environment Ability to carry out all aspects of the role without additional supervision Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance equipment Knowledge of COSHH regulations and their application in the workplace Knowledge of H&SaWA and its relevance to the role Knowledge and understanding of building services/trades Safe working practices Computer recording programmes pertinent to the role Desirable Detailed knowledge of Estate and services Good knowledge of the organisation structure Level of understanding of other roles