We are looking to appoint anew member to join our gardening service team based at the North Haugh GroundsDepartment.
Youwill work as part of an experienced team lead by the grounds Team leader andwork effectively within your team.
Youwill be responsible for the upkeep of fine lawns, herbaceous borders, opengrassland meadows, natural woodland and all general gardening maintenance.
Experiencein operating modern gardening equipment would be advantageous.
Experiencein Horticultural knowledge would be advantageous along with PA1 /PA6qualification
Youmust have excellent communication skills and a keen and helpful manner.
Theability to cope under pressure and the ability to demonstrate a flexibleapproach without supervision is essential.
Youmust have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety and machinery maintenance.
Thiscould be the perfect opportunity for the right candidate to join ourexperienced team.
Employees of the Universityhave access to a wide range of staff benefitsincluding:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
- Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employercontributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking whereappropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes andsubsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmesfor staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedInLearning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who weare and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed tocreating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in ourparticipation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan,Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian,minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabledpeople.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information onother visa options is available athttps://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visaor by contacting our HR Immigration Team onhrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
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Assistant Gardener in St Andrews employer: University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises collegiality and wellbeing. With a strong commitment to employee growth, staff benefit from generous pension contributions, hybrid working options, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while contributing to impactful research in global health and infection biology. Located in the historic town of St Andrews, employees enjoy a supportive community and a range of benefits designed to enhance work-life balance and personal fulfilment.
