Grounds Technician in Bicton

We are seeking a proactive Grounds Technician to help maintain and enhance the beautiful Bicton Campus estate. This role is responsible for delivering high quality grounds maintenance, horticultural projects, and estate improvements while ensuring attractive, safe, and welcoming spaces for students, staff, and visitors.

Working closely with the Estates Manager, you will operate a range of horticultural machinery, support biodiversity initiatives, oversee students and volunteers, liaise with contractors, and ensure all grounds related health and safety, statutory, and maintenance requirements are met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about horticulture, estate management, and creating outstanding outdoor environments.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or Arboriculture, along with Level 2 English and Maths, and relevant NPTC certifications in chainsaw operation, felling, arboriculture and the use of horticultural machinery. You will have experience maintaining public facing grounds and managing statutory requirements relating to horticulture, machinery and arboriculture. A passion for supporting learners is essential, as the role involves working closely with students to provide practical learning opportunities.

We are looking for a self motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible and positive approach, and a commitment to driving high standards while developing the skills and confidence of others.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programmes and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.