Posted 18 June, 2026
Chargehand Craft Gardener
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1534203264
Job Title : Chargehand Craft Gardener
Pay Scale : Craft Chargehand
Closing Date : 30-Jun-2026 12:00
Contact Email :
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039268
Post Summary:- A vacancy exists for an experienced professional in the position of a Chargehand for the Craft Gardening Team within Campus Maintenance of the Estates & Facilities (E&F) Department of Trinity College Dublin. The Chargehand Craft Gardener will lead an experienced in-house team of 2 Craft Gardeners. The Chargehand Craft Gardener will provide the necessary cohesive oversight, leadership and supervision of the Craft Gardeners in undertaking maintenance and new works on the Estate.
The Craft Gardener Team have dedicated area of responsibility, but teamwork is essential across the Campus Maintenance Team to ensure knowledge is shared and each member of the Campus Maintenance Team can support and provide cover for team members when necessary. The Chargehand Craft Gardener will report to the Campus Maintenance Team Leaders who in turn report to the Campus & Grounds Maintenance Manager who in turn reports to the Campus Services Manager.
Post status: Permanent Contract
Hours of Post: 39 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Fortnightly Craft Chargehand Salary Scale €1,897.85- €1,992.97 per fortnight) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Hiring Manager David Marley [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioral values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Pay Scale : Craft Chargehand
Closing Date : 30-Jun-2026 12:00
Contact Email :
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039268
Post Summary:- A vacancy exists for an experienced professional in the position of a Chargehand for the Craft Gardening Team within Campus Maintenance of the Estates & Facilities (E&F) Department of Trinity College Dublin. The Chargehand Craft Gardener will lead an experienced in-house team of 2 Craft Gardeners. The Chargehand Craft Gardener will provide the necessary cohesive oversight, leadership and supervision of the Craft Gardeners in undertaking maintenance and new works on the Estate.
The Craft Gardener Team have dedicated area of responsibility, but teamwork is essential across the Campus Maintenance Team to ensure knowledge is shared and each member of the Campus Maintenance Team can support and provide cover for team members when necessary. The Chargehand Craft Gardener will report to the Campus Maintenance Team Leaders who in turn report to the Campus & Grounds Maintenance Manager who in turn reports to the Campus Services Manager.
Post status: Permanent Contract
Hours of Post: 39 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Fortnightly Craft Chargehand Salary Scale €1,897.85- €1,992.97 per fortnight) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Hiring Manager David Marley [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioral values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
