Grounds & Gardens Assistant in Leeds

This role will be based on the university campus.

You will have experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment. You will possess good communication and interpersonal skills. Joining a busy and growing team you will be a key part of a team making sure that the external estate is attractive, well maintained and reflects well on the University. Your team contributes to the University by undertaking varied support activities including external maintenance activities and supporting the set up of events across the University.

You will be able to undertake significant levels of manual handling and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. An interest in horticulture would be an advantage however full training will be provided.

Grounds and Gardens staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary to meet the needs of the University, this would normally equate to a 35 hour working week, 5 days over 7. Your normal working times will be 7:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday working on average 1 Saturday in 4; however flexibility is particularly required due to seasonal variations, customer requirements and University events e.g. open days, large conferences and degree ceremonies.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!