Grounds Gardener

Job summary

The Grounds and Gardens team is instrumental within the Health Board in ensuring that the grounds and gardens across our sites are maintained to a high standard. The Grounds and Gardens department is split into three teams across the 3 regions with one team operating from each regional base and supporting the operational delivery of Grounds and Gardens services across the Health Board.

The Team contribute to the Facilities and Health Board plan in delivering site environmental goals and objectives and supporting continuous improvement in site aesthetic and bio-diversity standards and performance. Ensure the service meets the required health and care standard and quality, provide value for money and effective service delivery.

The posy holder will regularly cut and maintain specific scheduled task lawn areas across the sites that are not maintained by the contracted service. Working with external contractors where necessary

You will be required to trim and prune flowers, trees (to include ivy growing up) and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice and to prevent foliage overhanging pathways, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes etc.

The post holder will undertake seasonal on call duties supporting site gritting and snow clearance that fall outside of normal working hours and at all sites as requested supporting the service provided by the external adverse weather contractor. Use of equipment and machinery will support these duties.

Main duties of the job

The Grounds and Gardens team is instrumental within the Health Board in ensuring that the grounds and gardens across our sites are maintained to a high standard. The Grounds and Gardens department is split into three teams across the 3 regions with one team operating from each regional base and supporting the operational delivery of Grounds and Gardens services across the Health Board

The Team contribute to the Facilities and Health Board plan in delivering site environmental goals and objectives and supporting continuous improvement in site aesthetic and bio-diversity standards and performance. Ensure the service meets the required health and care standard and quality, provide value for money and effective service delivery.

The posy holder will regularly cut and maintain specific scheduled task lawn areas across the sites that are not maintained by the contracted service. Working with external contractors where necessary

You will be required to trim and prune flowers, trees (to include ivy growing up) and shrubs in accordance with good gardening practice and to prevent foliage overhanging pathways, roadways, drainage gullies and manholes etc.

The post holder will undertake seasonal on call duties supporting site gritting and snow clearance that fall outside of normal working hours and at all sites as requested supporting the service provided by the external adverse weather contractor. Use of equipment and machinery will support these duties.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.