Gardener
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At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People - is all about building a values‑driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.
We have a permanent Gardener role within our Facilities Management team, supporting several NHS community hospital sites across the region.
Permanent | Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00
Salary: £25,863 per annum
Based at Launceston, covering multiple NHS sites
Key Responsibilities
This role will deliver high‑quality grounds and garden maintenance across NHS Property Services premises in line with our standards, policies and schedules. Duties include:
- Grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, and general grounds upkeep
- Operating and transporting grounds equipment (all items under 25kg)
- Seasonal tasks such as winter rock‑salt spreading
- Supporting general external site cleanliness and maintaining welcoming outdoor areas
- Driving a Beavertail vehicle between sites (training provided)
- Working alongside our horticultural lead, Kate, within a supportive team environment
No formal gardening qualification is required - what matters most is a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well with others.
Where You'll Be
This role is based at Launceston, with travel across:
- Stratton Hospital (Bude)
- Liskeard Hospital
- St Barnabas Hospital (Saltash)
This is an outdoor, hands‑on role, working in all seasons. Appropriate equipment and protective gear will be provided.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK manual driving licence (due to beavertail vehicle use)
- Comfortable with manual work and lifting items under 25kg
- Willing to work outdoors year‑round
What We Can Offer You
We understand how important life is outside of work, so as well as a competitive salary, we also offer:
- 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (with option to buy more)
- Smarter Working Policy
- Training and development opportunities via our Professional Excellence Framework
- SMART pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions
- Flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work
- Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme
- Van and equipment provided
An Organisation with a Purpose…
We are passionate about giving back - reinvesting into the NHS, raising funds for Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer in their communities, and taking action to meet our pledge of becoming net zero carbon by 2050.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the process and once in post.
We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early applications are encouraged.
Find out more about Life at NHSPS on our LinkedIn page!