Landscape Craft Operative

An opportunity exists for a Landscape Craft operative within the Environmental Services Unit who will be responsible to carry out craft skills necessary in the maintenance and construction of landscaped areas within the grounds of the University campus. Assist Supervision a team of gardeners. To assist the Environmental Services Group to implement standards, and make efficient use of all resources working within a general framework of “best value” A current U.K. driving licence and a vocational qualification to NVQ III or equivalent in a horticultural related discipline together with substantial vocational experience demonstrating supervisory ability in an appropriate horticultural discipline. OR a clean and current driving licence with extensive vocational experience and appropriate craft and supervisory qualifications Experience at supervising groups of multi-disciplinary, craft and manual in-house staff and contractors.

Must have working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Man management and related Human Resources issues

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System.  Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Paul Shaw

Email: Paul.shaw@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.