LR235786 Grounds Person

NHS Grampian

Grounds Person (Band 2)

NHSG Grounds Department are now recruiting for the following Grounds Person position.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Permanent

Applications welcomed for Grounds Person, Band 2 position.

Shifts cover Monday to Friday and possibly some weekend extra hours. Also will involve regular on-call and Winter on-call requirements. Working alongside the team of grounds staff in all healthcare facilities in and around Aberdeen City and Shire.

To apply for this post, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Ensure that tasks allocated are carried out in a safe and competent manner within all legislative procedures, Health and Safety Policies and department codes of practice.

To be competent in the care and use of tools and hand mechanically propelled gardening equipment.

To carry out all grass cutting operations using the above tools and care for all grounds areas.

The ongoing maintenance of shrubs and flower beds, hedges and herbaceous areas.

To be competent in the correct usage and maintenance of all equipment with regular servicing including all equipment including chainsaws.

To be competent in spraying pesticides and have the necessary qualifications.

A full manual driving license is essential as driving to sites will be required.

In addition to the competencies and qualifications noted above, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are;

• Care & Compassion
• Dignity & Respect
• Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
• Quality & Teamwork
  
  

Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team

• Post may close early, depending on number of suitable applications received.
  
  

For informal discussion contact, Robert Christie robert.christie2@nhs.scot

Closing Date 27.01.26

Interview date: 17.02.25

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
  
  

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.