Landscape Craft Operative

An opportunity exists for a Landscape Craft operative within the Environmental Services Unit who will be responsible to carry out craft skills necessary in the maintenance and construction of landscaped areas within the grounds of the University campus.
Assist Supervision a team of gardeners.
To assist the Environmental Services Group to implement standards, and make efficient use of all resources working within a general framework of "best value" A current U.K. driving licence and a vocational qualification to NVQ III or equivalent in a horticultural related discipline together with substantial vocational experience demonstrating supervisory ability in an appropriate horticultural discipline.
OR a clean and current driving licence with extensive vocational experience and appropriate craft and supervisory qualifications Experience at supervising groups of multi-disciplinary, craft and manual in-house staff and contractors.Must have working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.Man management and related Human Resources issues.What you will get in return:Fantastic market leading Pension schemeExcellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance ProgrammeExceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidaysAdditional paid closure over the Christmas periodLocal and national discounts at a range of major retailers