Gardener jobs in Looe

At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our mission to Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, we continue to deliver safe, high-quality environments that support NHS colleagues and patient care across our estate.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and hardworking Gardner to join our team covering multiple healthcare sites across Cornwall. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and wants to contribute to creating welcoming, safe environments.

About the Role

As a Gardner, you will play a key role in maintaining the external environments across a number of NHS sites in East Cornwall and surrounding areas. This is a mobile position where no two days are the same, and you will work as part of a small team to ensure all grounds are safe, clean, and well-presented.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on seasonal needs and site requirements but will include tasks such as grass cutting, weeding, maintaining pathways, and supporting winter gritting activities.

Who You Are

You are a dependable and motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work. You are flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities, and comfortable working across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out a wide range of gardening and grounds maintenance tasks across multiple sites
• Grass cutting, weeding, pruning and general landscaping duties
• Ensuring roads, paths and external areas are clean, safe, and accessible
• Supporting seasonal activities such as gritting during winter months
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards across all locations
• Safely using vehicles and equipment as required for the role
• Can handle routine tasks and social interactions within a work environment. Ability to absorb policy and guidance necessary for the role.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor role
• Full UK driving licence (essential for travel between sites and operation of work vehicles)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to work

Where you’ll be

This is a permanent, full-time mobile role covering multiple NHS sites across East Cornwall. Your base site will be Launceston community hospital.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

What we can offer you

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary of £26,716, we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave+8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional leave
• SMART Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
• Training and development opportunities to support your career progression
• NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme to support wellbeing

An organisation with a purpose

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, supporting local communities, and working towards our commitment to become net zero carbon by 2050, we ensure every colleague has the opportunity to make a difference.

At NHS Property Services, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can reach their full potential.