Recruitment for education and the public sector
Are you an experienced groundsperson who takes pride in a site that looks well cared for?
About the Role
Working with a further education provider, you'll keep the grounds and outdoor spaces safe, tidy and well presented for learners, staff and visitors. It's a practical, outdoor role where you'll be working across the site in all weathers.
You'll work as part of the wider estates team, planning your work around the seasons and taking pride in the standard of the finished job.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge and shrub work and general planting care.
- Keeping paths, car parks and outdoor areas clear, clean and safe to use.
- Operating and maintaining grounds machinery and equipment safely.
- Reporting hazards, damage and maintenance issues promptly.
- Supporting health and safety standards across the grounds.
What We're Looking For
- Practical grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
- Confident using grounds machinery and hand tools safely
- Awareness of health and safety in an outdoor working environment
- Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- A reliable, flexible approach
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience working on a school, college or other large site
- A full UK driving licence
A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.
Not quite the right role? We'll email you when something closer comes in.
Skills & Qualifications
Grounds maintenance Grass cutting Hedge and shrub work Planting care Grounds machinery operation Hand tools Health and safety awareness
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