Gardener & Site Team Operative

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE and above or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Experience and working knowledge in gardening
• Experienced and proven record in carrying out general maintenance tasks to the required standard.
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation regarding general maintenance areas and safe systems of work or willing to undertake training courses that are required for the post.
• Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office365 applications

Experience, understanding and knowledge

Essential:

• Qualification in Horticulture/Gardening
• Experience of compliance monitoring in the workplace
• Qualified first aider

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a site team
• Experience of working in an education environmentKnowledge of Safeguarding.
• An understanding of risk assessment.
• Lifting and handling course.
• Ability to work at heights and in a variety of different environments (hot, cold, humid, confined locations) as required.
• Full, current driving licence.

What the school offers its staff

Lifestyle and wellbeing

• Family-friendly policies
• Attractive salary and pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free one-to-one wellbeing support with aqualified psychotherapist and a coach
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Four electric car charging points
• Free/discounted access to the school’s onsiteGym (conditions apply)
• Cycle to work schemeTechscheme – save money on the latest techfrom Apple and Currys PC World
• Blue Light Card – Discount scheme
• Staff social events
• Onsite catering (8.00am – 1.30pm weekdays)

Statutory and other benefits

• The full range of statutory benefits incl. sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave
• Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy
• We will honour your continuity of service in other state-funded schools in relation to sick pay and pension rights
• Provision of all necessary IT equipment

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer and value and respect diversity across our whole school community. Bournside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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