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Landscape Maintenance Operative (0901-22)

Campus Services & Facilities

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £10.23 per hour
Closing Date:  Monday 02 May 2022
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  U1753222TD

Start Date:  As soon As Possible Following Successful Interview

End Date: 30th June 2022

Location: Highfield Campus

Hours: Monday – Friday 36 Hours Per Week 

The Landscape Services Team manage the award-winning university grounds, across multiple locations within the city and surrounding campuses. We maintain and develop some amazing green spaces and directly contribute towards the student and staff experience by providing a diverse range of outdoor spaces. 

We encourage a variety of wildlife on site and have been awarded hedgehog friendly status for our campuses. We promote organic practices wherever possible contributing towards a more sustainable future.

Estates and Facilities are seeking an additional seasonal members for its Landscape Services Team.  Estates and Facilities provide and manage a full range of services to deliver and maintain buildings, grounds and infrastructure for over 25,000 students and staff across multiple sites.

The Landscape Operative’s role is focused on delivering a quality service to the soft landscaped grounds at the University’s academic and residential sites.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional who has practical experience in the horticultural industry. Ideally you will have knowledge and skills in the use of horticultural maintenance machinery. You will be a team player with a ‘can do’ approach to delivering our services. 

This vacancy is available on a full time or part-time basis.

We also have Permanent Opportunities for this role here: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=31040&forced=2

 

Further details:

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity. 

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated on the job. 


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