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Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The University of North Midlands is looking to recruit an Estates Gardener to work within the Estates Team at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
You will be keen and enthusiastic working within a large team to assist in the provision of a high level of service to the hospital. Your duties will include carrying out Grounds & Gardening maintenance and to be part of the winter Gritting On Call Rota for the hospital.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will ideally have experience of Grounds & Gardening Maintenance and be able to drive. It's essential that you are an effective team worker, with the ability to provide support to other colleagues within the Estates Department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification, or contact the hiring manager for further details about this vacancy using the contact details below.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Estates Gardener with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Gardener role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per annum + R & R Premium 8%. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Sep 2026.
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