Overview
The post holder will be a member of the hospital Support Services Team and will provide the maintenance and upkeep of all grounds and gardens within the Trust site under the direction of the Support Services Manager. The role includes maintaining and clearing litter from the hospital site and operating a range of equipment.
Responsibilities
* Maintenance and upkeep of grounds and gardens within the Trust site under the direction of the Support Services Manager.
* Maintaining and clearing litter from the hospital site.
* Competent hands-on operation and basic maintenance of gardening and road/path cleaning machinery within the limits of training.
* Operate pedestrian mowers, hedge cutters, shears and trimmers, salting and gritting machinery, vacuum, path clearing machinery, and sweeping equipment.
* Removal of litter and assist the Waste Manager when necessary.
* Undertake training on compactor as detailed in the job description.
Qualifications and Competencies
Competent in the hands-on operation and undertaking of basic maintenance of gardening and road/path cleaning machinery within the limits of their training, including but not limited to the items listed in Responsibilities.
About the Employer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, obstetrics-led maternity and paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
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