Campus Grounds & Gardens Technician

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (inclusive of BH)

Discounted sports facility access

Staff benefits scheme for discounts

Employee assistance programme

Career development programmes

On-campus working environment

LGPS pension enrolment

Job summary

Edge Hill University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain the campus grounds, gardens, and external facilities to a high standard. The role is hands-on, outdoors, and requires responsible use of equipment with training provided.

You will support winter gritting, event prep, driving duties and general grounds work, contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff across all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, landscaping, or similar practical environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and follow safety procedures.
• Reliable, adaptable and motivated to maintain a clean, attractive and inclusive campus.

Responsibilities

• Planting, pruning, hedge trimming, grass cutting, weeding and seasonal maintenance.
• Litter picking, jet washing and general external cleaning.
• Use of equipment such as pedestrian and ride-on mowers, strimmers and hedge trimmers.

Skills

Health & safety

Customer care

Teamwork

Outdoors work

Tools

Grounds-maintenance machinery

Job description

Edge Hill University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain the campus grounds, gardens, and external facilities to a high standard. The role is hands-on, outdoors, and requires responsible use of equipment with training provided.

You will support winter gritting, event prep, driving duties and general grounds work, contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff across all weather conditions.