Groundsman

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm (Flexibility may be offered).

Our Groundsman helps to maintain the high standards of our premium student accommodation. This is a customer-facing environment where you will be responsible for maintaining Vita Student’s highest standards.

A hands-on role, responsible for the maintenance, care, and presentation of outdoor areas. The role ensures that grounds are safe, functional, and visually appealing throughout the year.

• Maintain excellent grounds standards, ensuring the exterior reflects the premium nature of the accommodation.
• Grass cutting and general lawn maintenance.
• Hedge cutting and ongoing upkeep of planted areas.
• Litter picking and keeping outdoor areas clean and tidy.
• Assisting the maintenance team with general tasks as required.
• Support with basic handyman tasks within rooms and the building.
• Painting support during peak periods with the calendar.
• Bin store standards and swapping out bins where required.

Who we want to join our team

• Prior grounds or landscaping experience would be preferred; however, training will be provided.
• Reliable, practical, and willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic handyman skills would be ideal.
• Previous experience in customer service is preferred, as the role involves regular interaction with residents and visitors.

Personal Characteristics

• Friendly, sociable, and approachable manner
• Customer-focused attitude with good communication skills
• Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.
• Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Adaptability, creativity & positivity.
• Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.
• Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.

Why work for us…

• Holidays – Holidays are paid on a pro-rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Groundsmen will receive 28 days paid holiday including England & Wales Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences.
• Royal London Pension – Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution.
• Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year.
• Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes.
• Career Development – We onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance – All employees have access to a confidential service offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues.

Right to Work & DBS

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.