Campus Grounds & Landscape Gardener

The University Of Salford; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of Salford is seeking a hands-on Gardener to join our Landscape Services team within Estates & Facilities. This role focuses on grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, weed control and general horticultural maintenance to keep campus spaces attractive and safe.

You will work across the university estate, operate grounds maintenance machinery, and support landscaping projects while following health and safety practices and environmental sustainability principles.

Qualifications

• Recognised horticultural/landscape qualification or equivalent experience.
• PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Certificates advantageous or willingness to obtain.
• A full UK driving licence and ability to drive university vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, planting, weed control and general maintenance.
• Maintaining lawns, borders and public spaces to a high standard.
• Operating grounds equipment safely and reporting hazards.

Skills

Horticultural skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2

City & Guilds

RHS

Tools

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

The University Of Salford is seeking a hands-on Gardener to join our Landscape Services team within Estates & Facilities. This role focuses on grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, weed control and general horticultural maintenance to keep campus spaces attractive and safe.

You will work across the university estate, operate grounds maintenance machinery, and support landscaping projects while following health and safety practices and environmental sustainability principles.