Assistant Gardener (2) - MC1126SB
Estates,
Salary: £15,632 - £17,703 per annum,
Start: As soon as possible
We are looking to appoint highly motivated time served Gardeners to join our Estates team. The duties of the post will include providing skilled workmanship in all aspects of Grounds and Garden maintenance. You should be qualified to a minimum of SVQ level 3 and have at least three years post qualification experience.
You should have a sound knowledge of horticultural principles and gardening operations and experience in the operation of vehicles, horticultural machinery and equipment is essential.
You should have effective communication skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision. You should be able to lead a small team effectively and have excellent team working skills.
You should have a full valid driving licence and you must be flexible in your working hours and be able to provide cover as required.
Excellent terms and conditions apply – 36.25 hours/week (working hours will vary between the hours of 7am and 6pm and specific timings will vary between work colleagues to suit any operational needs);35 days annual leave including statutory days in the first instance, rising to 39 days including statutory days after 6 years’ continuous service; contributory pension scheme
.Applications are particularly welcome from women, who are under-represented in manual posts at the University. You can find out more about Equality & Diversity at
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.
The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.
Please quote ref: MC1126SB
Closing Date: 23 May 2016
Further Particulars: MC1126SB FPs.pdf
Estates
Salary: £15,632 - £17,703 per annum
Start: As soon as possible