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National Foundation For Educational Research
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Slough, Berkshire
Groundsperson
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £19,820 per annum |
Overview
Groundsperson Slough, Berkshire £19,820 - £22,309 per annum Do you have green fingers and enjoy the outdoors? Are you experienced in ground maintenance and take pride in creating spaces that provide a source of enjoyment for others? We are looking for a Groundsperson to care for, and look after, our three acres of land, which is home to an 18th century manor house, The Mere, and modern offices. Joining our facilities team, you’ll provide the annual programme of activities that ensure we offer a safe and enjoyable space for staff and visitors to enjoy. We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. You’ll advise on the selection of plants across the estate, preparing and planting flower beds and containers and watering lawns, beds and hanging baskets. The key activities of your role will be to: - Maintain and develop the garden areas, lawns, woods and car parks - Dig, fork, mulch, hoe, mow, edge, hedge cut, trim, weed and carry out pest and disease control - Keep the gardens, car parks and footpaths clear and free from litter, including emptying bins - Use and maintain hand tools, ladders, light machinery and plant - Use ride-on/cylinder/rotary mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and pressure washers - Take on special landscaping or planting projects - Work alongside landscaping contractors or other service providers - Collaborate with the facilities team to make sure the grounds and buildings are properly cared for - Carry out snow clearance and gritting in the winter months We are a friendly and collaborative organisation and as part of the wider facilities team, from time to time you will also support with security duties, such as unlocking and locking up buildings and setting burglar alarms, as well as portering and caretaking duties. Your technical background: - Work experience covering all aspects of grounds maintenance - Good knowledge of gardens and plants - Health and safety awareness - Neat, clean and tidy working practices Desirable - A horticultural qualification - A good understanding of health and safety principles - Previous experience of working in a facilities team You’ll love this job, if you: - Can work on your own initiative and unsupervised - Are helpful, enthusiastic and flexible Other titles for this role may include Gardener, Grounds Person, Grounds Assistant, Grounds Operative, or Gardening Assistant. Why NFER? NFER is a highly respected and successful not for profit charity that carries out research within the education system, from early years to further education up to employment. We are passionate about education and our mission is to provide impactful evidence that improves education, learning and the lives of learners. We offer: - Salary of £19,820 - £22,309 depending on experience - Generous pension scheme - Free parking - 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays additional discretionary days - Excellent support for professional development - Great work/life balance (35 hours worked per week) - Plus lots of well-being and social activities NFERLife As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. So, if you are looking for a fresh, new challenge as a Groundsperson, apply via the button shown. This vacancy has been placed by Webrecruit on behalf of NFER.