Estates Gardener FTC until 30 January 2026

The closing date is 13 October 2025

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Estates Gardener FTC until 30 January 2026

Department Estates

Band 3 £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum pro rata, plus a 30% additional salary payment (R&R)

Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible working will be considered.

Are you wanting experience within healthcare? Are you a passionate gardener with love for the environment?

A grounds and gardens operative are required to join Team in maintaining the hospital site at TeamMKUH. From planting and pruning to mowing and seasonal displays, your work will contribute to the overall appearance and functionality of our estate.

To be successful in this post, you will need to hold a full Driving License, and it is desirable to have experience of operating grounds maintenance machinery. Experience of working on large site would be an advantage.

You must be a good communicator, able to multi-task accurately under pressure, with the ability to work with little direct supervision, along with a flexible attitude to an ever-changing work environment.

Furthermore, you will be required to undertake manual work in all weather conditions and all physical tasks described in the Job Description, if you can meet this challenge, you could be the person we are looking for.

Interview w/c 27 October 2025

Main duties of the job

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

To be responsible for all Trust grounds and gardens, litter picking on Trust premises, snow clearance and salt spreading as required.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-CORP25-215A

Job locations

Grounds & Gardens (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain all grounds and gardens in a neat and tidy state, making best use of resources available.

To ensure all grounds equipment is maintained to acceptable levels and is fit for use.

To ensure all Health & Safety procedures and practices are maintained in relation to service activity.

To ensure all chemical spraying and associated activities are carried out in a safe and appropriate manner.

To ensure all litter is regularly picked, collected and disposed of from all external waste bins, and public areas

To ensure the site is free from accumulated litter and support the Trusts No Visible Waste Policy.

To clear snow/ice as and when required Gritting is required prior to potential risk.

To carry out other tasks associated to this service as directed.

To use mechanical and hand operated horticultural machinery in a safe manner.

To carry out pruning and trimming of shrubs throughout site.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details