Job summary
Grounds & Estates Operative, part of the Estates
Team
Please note; the expected start date for this position is not before 05/1/2026.
Main duties of the job
As a Grounds
& Estates Operative you would be working as part of a small and friendly
team within The Estates Team. Your job would be to provide a high-quality
service across Navigo's sites, ensuring that the estate, grounds, and communal
areas are well-maintained, carrying out a programme of works, as well as any
day-to-day ad-hoc tasks.
There will be
a requirement to be flexible and work at all sites within the organisation,
especially when covering team absences or unforeseen eventualities.
The
role will suit a person who has experience of working in a grounds or estates
role within the NHS or similar setting, a friendly adaptable attitude and
enjoys the variety this role offers, depending on the needs of the business.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and maintain
positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and service users.
Assist and support the
Estates and Grounds Manager during your day-to-day duties to ensure compliance
with all health and safety legislation, standards and procedures.
Respond to grounds related
incidents as they arise and advise on appropriate course of action.
Assist with operational
tasks within the wider estates functions as and when required to provide
support for colleagues.
Maintain sufficient stock
levels for chemicals, spares and equipment and request via the Estates and
Grounds Manager, the supply of goods with reference to manufacturers product
numbers.
Correctly follow routine
maintenance schedules and procedures for the grounds and gardens, vehicles and
equipment.
Safely and correctly
prepare, clean, use and store equipment, tools, materials and work areas
leaving them in a suitable condition for future use.
Undertakes all grounds
maintenance work both hard and soft including:
Grass cutting using both
ride-on and pedestrian equipment.
Strimming, weeding &
scarifying.
Pruning & hedge cutting
using handheld equipment
Planting and maintaining
borders
Winter grounds maintenance
including additional gritting & Snow clearing as required.
Planning and construction of
new and renovated areas.
flagging, kerbing, repairs to
tarmac, block paving & fences.
Keep the sites tidy and
generally free from leaves and debris.
Inspects landscaping,
footpaths and trees on a weekly basis to identify defective or dangerous areas
and report to the Estates and Grounds Manager.
Maintains upkeep of borders
in the internal courtyards and enhanced gardens across all sites.
Undertakes annual pesticide
spraying in accordance with manufactures instructions
Ensure that the plant,
equipment and buildings within the Estates Department are always secure.
Liaise with colleagues to
ensure adequate cover is maintained during periods of annual leave and other
staff absences.
During winter months support
Estates colleagues (internally and externally) with building repairs, projects
and maintenance.
Assist and support the
Estates and Grounds Manager in project work, surveys, and other similar duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and maintain
positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and service users.
Assist and support the
Estates and Grounds Manager during your day-to-day duties to ensure compliance
with all health and safety legislation, standards and procedures.
Respond to grounds related
incidents as they arise and advise on appropriate course of action.
Assist with operational
tasks within the wider estates functions as and when required to provide
support for colleagues.
Maintain sufficient stock
levels for chemicals, spares and equipment and request via the Estates and
Grounds Manager, the supply of goods with reference to manufacturers product
numbers.
Correctly follow routine
maintenance schedules and procedures for the grounds and gardens, vehicles and
equipment.
Safely and correctly
prepare, clean, use and store equipment, tools, materials and work areas
leaving them in a suitable condition for future use.
Undertakes all grounds
maintenance work both hard and soft including:
Grass cutting using both
ride-on and pedestrian equipment.
Strimming, weeding &
scarifying.
Pruning & hedge cutting
using handheld equipment
Planting and maintaining
borders
Winter grounds maintenance
including additional gritting & Snow clearing as required.
Planning and construction of
new and renovated areas.
flagging, kerbing, repairs to
tarmac, block paving & fences.
Keep the sites tidy and
generally free from leaves and debris.
Inspects landscaping,
footpaths and trees on a weekly basis to identify defective or dangerous areas
and report to the Estates and Grounds Manager.
Maintains upkeep of borders
in the internal courtyards and enhanced gardens across all sites.
Undertakes annual pesticide
spraying in accordance with manufactures instructions
Ensure that the plant,
equipment and buildings within the Estates Department are always secure.
Liaise with colleagues to
ensure adequate cover is maintained during periods of annual leave and other
staff absences.
During winter months support
Estates colleagues (internally and externally) with building repairs, projects
and maintenance.
Assist and support the
Estates and Grounds Manager in project work, surveys, and other similar duties.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in Horticultural Environments
- Proven ability to understand and take instruction and with detailed procedures.
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role
- Working with and alongside multiple trades
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds, certificate in Horticulture or equivalent grounds maintenance qualification
- Minimum 3 years proven experience within a similar commercial grounds maintenance role.
Desirable
- Approved pesticide application PA1 & PA6
- Ride on/Pedestrian mower certificates
- Grounds Machinery training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post
- Be able to plan, programme and manage maintenance under pressure.
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills.
- Willing to be flexible in terms of working hours.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in Horticultural Environments
- Proven ability to understand and take instruction and with detailed procedures.
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role
- Working with and alongside multiple trades
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds, certificate in Horticulture or equivalent grounds maintenance qualification
- Minimum 3 years proven experience within a similar commercial grounds maintenance role.
Desirable
- Approved pesticide application PA1 & PA6
- Ride on/Pedestrian mower certificates
- Grounds Machinery training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post
- Be able to plan, programme and manage maintenance under pressure.
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills.
- Willing to be flexible in terms of working hours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
