R220448 - Assistant Gardener (Internal Only)

View All Vacancies
Estates & Capital Developments
Location:  Aston University Main Campus
Salary:  £18,212 to £20,092 per annum
Grade:  Grade 04
Contract Type:  Continuing
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 20 July 2022
Interview Date:  Monday 25 July 2022
Reference:  R220448
Release Date:  Wednesday 13 July 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Gardener to join a busy Maintenance & Engineering Team within Estates and Capital Developments (ECD). 

Reporting to the Gardening Supervisor, the successful candidate will assist the team with grounds maintenance of 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, good accuracy and attention to detail with a high level of organisation. 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. 

For informal discussions please contact: 

Daniel Pearce, Gardening Supervisor on 0121 204 4415 or 07920592804

Steve Horton, Maintenance Officer 07825592586

Please note that anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.   Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel.  We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered. Please note that only answers that fall within the application form questions will be assessed.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/ , recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]