Gardener

Job description

The Gardener will support the Head Of Grounds Maintenance & Horticulture (HOGM&H) and the Grounds Supervisor and ensure that the Wellcome Genome Campus grounds are maintained to a high horticultural standard. This role is integral to the ongoing development and improvement of the Campus, in line with the agreed business strategy. Other Activities, Duties and Responsibilities: •Undertake a full range of grounds maintenance and gardening duties, as instructed by the management team. •Take instruction and conduct work to a high standard, demonstrating an ability to work with diligence. •Perform formative and regenerative pruning and trees and shrubs. •Plant and manage annual bedding – including irrigation. •Conduct pest and disease control using integrated pest management techniques – this also includes treating weeds, moss, and algae. •Cut, strim and edge grassed areas. •Manage bank and roof vegetation. •Blow and jet wash hard surfaces. •Cut hedges. •Conduct general grounds management tasks – including, litter picking, gritting, and clearing snow. •Ensure that all tasks are conducted in line with Campus health and safety policy and risk assessments. •Report any external, site defects to your line manager. •Conduct basic maintenance to equipment in your charge and report any major faults to your line manager.