Overview
The Grounds and Gardens team is instrumental within the Health Board in ensuring that the grounds and gardens across our sites are maintained to a high standard. The Grounds and Gardens department is split into three teams across the 3 regions, with one team operating from each regional base and supporting the operational delivery of Grounds and Gardens services across the Health Board. The Team contributes to the Facilities and Health Board plan in delivering site environmental goals and objectives and supporting continuous improvement in site aesthetic and bio-diversity standards and performance. Ensure the service meets the required health and care standard and quality, provide value for money and effective service delivery.
The posy holder will regularly cut and maintain specific scheduled task lawn areas across the sites that are not maintained by the contracted service, working with external contractors where necessary. You will be required to trim and prune flowers, trees (to include ivy growing up) and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice and to prevent foliage overhanging pathways, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes etc. The post holder will undertake seasonal on call duties supporting site gritting and snow clearance that fall outside of normal working hours and at all sites as requested, supporting the service provided by the external adverse weather contractor. Use of equipment and machinery will support these duties.
Responsibilities
* Regularly cut and maintain specific scheduled task lawn areas across the sites not maintained by the contracted service.
* Trim and prune flowers, trees (including ivy growing up) and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice.
* Prevent foliage from overhanging pathways, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes.
* Support seasonal on call duties for site gritting and snow clearance outside normal working hours and at all sites as requested.
* Work with external contractors where necessary and use equipment and machinery to support duties.
Location and Team Structure
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. Our health board employs nearly 13,500 staff across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities. CTM’s location offers both urban and rural advantages within South Wales.
Benefits and Culture
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you will find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion.
Application
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
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