Job overview
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic gardener to join our team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will help maintain and improve the appearance of our gardens and outdoor spaces, ensuring they remain safe, tidy, and attractive throughout the year.
Main duties of the job
The work will be over a large geographical area. You will be based at the Tickhill Road Site in Doncaster, work covers other hospitals, health centres, clinics and community homes in the Doncaster, Rotherham and North Lincolnshire areas.
The post holder will undertake a range of gardening duties both supervised and unsupervised and will be expected to assist others in performing their duties to a professional standard.
In line with your work, you will regularly meet visitors to site, members of the public, patients and staff. Post holders will be expected to always maintain the professional image of the trust and will be polite and courteous. main duties include:
Weeding, pruning, and planting
Hedge and shrub maintenance
General garden upkeep and seasonal tasks
Sweeping and clearing paths and outdoor areas
Safe use and maintenance of gardening equipment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of plants and how to look after them
- Knowledge of pests and diseases affecting plants/trees
Experience
Desirable
- Experience operating tractors and power driven mowers
- Previous experience of using
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic formal education (i.e. Comprehensive, Secondary School or equivalent)
Desirable
- Formal training in Grounds / Gardens / forestry skills.
- City and Guilds Horticulture
- Spraying Certificate
- Chainsaw training or certification.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision
- Confident, tactful, pleasant and flexible.
- Self-Motivated and Proactive
- Able to lift bags of peat, compost etc.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Reliable, Conscientious, Resourceful, Able to use initiative.
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Desirable
- Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
- Team worker, ability to get the co-operation of others.
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This advert is for Gardener with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Tickhill Road Site. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,299.62 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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