Falmouth Exeter Plus
Gardener
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Falmouth Exeter Plus’s Facilities Team are responsible for the management of our beautiful campuses based in Falmouth and Penryn, in the heart of Cornwall.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Gardener
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Gardener to join our busy and focused team on a permanent, full time basis.
Working under the guidance of the Grounds Supervisor, this is a key role where you will be required to maintain the grounds and gardens at the Penryn and Falmouth Campuses to a professional standard of presentation for the benefit of staff, students and local community.
It is a varied role and represents a great opportunity to join a close-knit team.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly, preferably with experience in general grounds maintenance. You will have a good basic knowledge of tool and machinery use and maintenance, alongside a willingness to work in all weather conditions.
You will have a good level of fitness to enable working on different terrains and to carry out heavy work. You will have a good knowledge of Health and Safety and its applications, and an aptitude to develop new skills within the team.
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For full details of the skills/experience required, please see the job description above.
This position is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week contract working 07:30am to 15:30am 5 days per week. Weekend working will be required on occasions throughout the year. Please ensure that you are able to commit to these working hours prior to applying.
If you are unable to apply for this post through the online portal, please contact Toby Nenning, tobias.nenning@fxplus.ac.uk who will be able to assist further.
Contact recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk with any questions about the vacancy or to request an informal discussion before applying.
Although we have set the closing date as Monday 28 September 2026 due to the immediate requirement for this role, we will review applications as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have candidates that are a good match.
Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.
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As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:
- Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%
- 26 days + 8 days bank holiday
- Life Assurance
- Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Cycle Scheme & Home & Tech Scheme
- Vivup Lifestyle Discounts
Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.
Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
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