AddressAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Gardener to join a busy Maintenance & Engineering Team within Estates and Capital Developments.
Reporting to the Gardening Supervisor the successful candidate will assist the ground team with grounds maintenance of the Aston University Birmingham City Centre campus including, grass cutting, weeding, maintenance of planting and shrub beds, tree pruning and other soft landscaping works. The successful candidate may also assist the ECD General Builder on certain projects
The ideal candidate must be dedicated to maintaining and improving the university grounds. Applicants must have good written and spoken English skills. Accuracy, attention to detail and high level of organisation are a prerequisite. A strong customer service focus is essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal contacts at various levels.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
- All tools and PPE will be provided
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
- Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
For informal discussions please contact Daniel Pearce the Gardening Supervisor on 0121 204 4415 or 07920592804 between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
