Randstad is currently recruiting for a Gardener to work in the Higher Education sector on a temporary basis

per hour

  • 3 – 6 month hours a week – Monday to Thursday am – pm (with 30 minutes lunch break), and Friday am – pm.
  • Enhanced holiday package
  • Term-time Canteen
  • Immediate starts available
  • Requirements

  • Demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the English Language.
  • Hold a valid driving licence.
  • Have relevant previous experience of operating petrol powered gardening equipment, including strimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and operating a ride-on lawnmower
  • Have an understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements
  • Be able to work on your own initiative and be part of a team.
  • Be willing to occasionally work irregular/unsociable hours.
  • Duties

  • To undertake a range of horticultural duties, such as planting, pruning, seeding, grass-cutting, weed control, maintenance of plants and the preparation of internal and external floral displays etc.
  • To assist with maintenance of all grass and woodland areas by operating specialised machinery including, ride-on lawnmower, tractor and hand-held power tools including hedge trimmers and chain saws to cut, strim, edge, spike, scarify and fertilise.
  • To undertake pruning of hedges, trees and shrubs, maintenance of rose beds and flower borders and including the use of pesticides where required.
  • To clean car parks, paths and roads including clearing of leaves and other debris throughout the campus grounds and minor maintenance of roadways for example gritting and snow removal.
  • To assist with maintenance of hard surface playing areas for hockey and associated activities, for example, line marking, removing chips and small stones.
  • To assist with maintenance of the new 3G sports pitches once completed.
  • To maintain and keep secure, gardening machinery and equipment to include visual inspection, cleaning equipment, routine minor repairs, sharpening of blades etc.
  • To undertake general external cleaning duties, for example; power washing and moss removal.
  • Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.