Campus Grounds Maintenance Pro Multi-Skilled Biodiversity

OCS; Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital learning

Retail discounts via Hapi app

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Grounds Maintenance operative to perform general grounds care across campus environments. You will operate ride-on mowers, tractors and trimmers while maintaining lawns, plants, and borders to high standards.

The role requires practical grounds maintenance experience, a full UK driving licence, and a positive team player attitude to meet deadlines and customer requests.

Qualifications

• Basic education with English and numerical skills required.
• Hands-on team working ability essential.
• Good knowledge of grounds maintenance operations and safe equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance to a high standard, including both mechanical and manual tasks.
• Maintain amenity lawns, high-profile areas, and off-campus gardens.
• Carry out soil cultivation, planting, pruning, mulching, watering, and weeding as required.
• Undertake weed and moss control and keep paths and borders clear of litter.
• Safely operate and maintain grounds machinery (ride-on mowers, tractors, trimmers, leaf blowers etc).
• Perform gritting and snow clearing duties when required.
• Ensure safe use, storage, and disposal of pesticides.
• Maintain a clean and secure work area and yard.
• Promote health and safety and comply with QSHE requirements.
• Support biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with manual tasks and other duties as directed.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Basic education with English and numerical skills

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Tractors

Trimmers

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Grounds Maintenance operative to perform general grounds care across campus environments. You will operate ride-on mowers, tractors and trimmers while maintaining lawns, plants, and borders to high standards.

The role requires practical grounds maintenance experience, a full UK driving licence, and a positive team player attitude to meet deadlines and customer requests.