Job summary
A new exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Operative working within the grounds and gardens at the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran.
The postholder will carry out maintenance of all grounds and garden functions relating to external cleaning within the hospitalgrounds as directed.
They will be required to maintain the external areas to a high standard. Grounds' duties to include grass & hedge cutting, pruning trees, litter picking, emptying external bins and other tasks as required working to a seasonal programme.
Main duties of the job
Maintaining the grounds in line with planned work issued. Including grass and hedge cutting, weeding, litter picking and removalof rubbish around the site.
To put into practice, training and instruction given and carry out any task related to grounds, waste & recycling to contribute to theefficient delivery of the Waste & Grounds Service.
To work in liaison with other members of Facilities & Estates to provide support in response to severe weather conditions e.g.,snow clearance or gritting as directed by Management
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience
- Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills (oral & written).
- Basic computer keyboard skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 knowledge e.g., C&G Certificate in Sustainable Waste Management or Gardening/Horticulture or demonstrable experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in similar conditions to a waste transfer store or grounds maintenance.
- Experience in the use of mechanical, gardening or recycling equipment.
- Good communication skills, both face to face & on a communications device.
- Experience of working as part of a team to meet common goals
Desirable
- Experience of driving a Tug on a large busy site or willingness to train within a designated period
- Forklifts Truck operator licence (if not held, willingness to train as required.)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Full valid UK Driving Licence (Cat B manual).
- Ability to walk long distances and be capable of carrying out a physically demanding occupation.
Desirable
- To understand and observe the Data Protection Act and the need for confidentiality
- Health and Safety at Work, manual handling, COSHH Regulations, health and safety related risk assessments and basic life support training will be provided.
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh (please delete as appropriate)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience
- Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills (oral & written).
- Basic computer keyboard skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 knowledge e.g., C&G Certificate in Sustainable Waste Management or Gardening/Horticulture or demonstrable experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in similar conditions to a waste transfer store or grounds maintenance.
- Experience in the use of mechanical, gardening or recycling equipment.
- Good communication skills, both face to face & on a communications device.
- Experience of working as part of a team to meet common goals
Desirable
- Experience of driving a Tug on a large busy site or willingness to train within a designated period
- Forklifts Truck operator licence (if not held, willingness to train as required.)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Full valid UK Driving Licence (Cat B manual).
- Ability to walk long distances and be capable of carrying out a physically demanding occupation.
Desirable
- To understand and observe the Data Protection Act and the need for confidentiality
- Health and Safety at Work, manual handling, COSHH Regulations, health and safety related risk assessments and basic life support training will be provided.
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh (please delete as appropriate)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
