Horticulture and Estate Operative

At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow. We’re commercial property specialists operating across the UK.

A 50:50 joint venture with Legal & General; Bruntwood Scitech, owns and manages the largest portfolio of science and technology campuses in the UK with 10 campuses across Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Cheshire, Birmingham, and Cambridge, including prestigious locations like Manchester Science Park, Alderley Park and Innovation Birmingham.

It’s certainly worth having a look at our website and social channels to get more of an understanding on how Bruntwood SciTech operates.

**Job purpose**:
As a Horticulture & Estates Operative, you will undertake maintenance and cleaning activities across specific areas with reference to the Landscape and Habitat Management Plan, under instruction from the site Horticultural & Estate Manager & Supervisor.

As an operative you should therefore be equipped to use the appropriate machinery to complete the required task. You are also required to provide feedback to managers about progress on site, in order to maintain a successful management team. Finally you take pride in seeing things run smoothly and efficiently.

**What will you be doing**:

- Maintaining the estates amenity, parkland, sportsground and woodland areas to the highest of horticultural standards. Lawn mowing, pruning, leaf collection, weeding etc.
- Monitoring building entrances for a high level of cleanliness.
- Landscaping, tree, shrub and bulb planting.
- Biodiversity work such as wildflower seeding, reed bed creation and pond reclamation.
- Identify & use appropriate control of non-native invasive species and native injurious plant species within the estate.
- Winter gritting and snow clearance - to help maintain safe access to site in winter months.
- Pressure washing of all areas of site, as required to maintain a good level of cleanliness.
- Spraying and accurate records of all pesticide use.
- Assisting with the Forestry Commission approved Woodland Management programme and sites Landscape and Habitat Management Plan.
- Helping to maintain the estate in a litter free state.
- Seasonal cleaning of the sites multi storey car parks and stairwells
- To communicate effectively and politely throughout the team, forming afficient, healthy working relationships.
- Everything you do should link back to our Service Mission

**What we’re looking for**:

- As a perfectionist with high expectations and standards, you will deliver practical results, with a bias to action and extraordinary attention to detail.
- 2 plus year experience in horticulture would be preferred, with experience and competence in the use of lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and leaf blowers.
- Able to think on your feet and bring creative and innovative solutions to the table.
- Commercial drivers licence needed with experience in using heavy equipment and machinery such as tractors (and related machinery) and ride on lawn mowers.
- Somebody who works well as part of a settled team, but who is also motivated to work on their own when required.

We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

- Flexible hours either side of our core business hours of 10am-3pm
- Agile working, up to 40% of your working week wherever it suits you or your role
- 25 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
- 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
- Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
- Free Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues
- Up to 8% matched pension scheme
- Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
- Enhanced maternity - 26 weeks fully paid leave

There’s more to discover on our website as well as all the pioneering developments and projects we have ongoing.

In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £25m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.