Estate Grounds & Gardens Technician

University of Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Friendly and supportive working enviro

Job summary

University of Chester is seeking a Multi-Skilled Grounds & Gardens Technician to maintain and enhance landscaped areas across its sites. This hands-on role covers lawns, borders, sports surfaces, and outdoor facilities, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will bring experience in grounds maintenance and horticulture, hold GCSE and NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture, and have knowledge of COSHH, PUWER and HASAWA. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• GCSE level education and NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (COSHH, PUWER, HASAWA).
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience maintaining sports pitches or amenity turf.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, borders, shrub beds, and landscaped areas.
• Carry out grass cutting, strimming, edging, hedge trimming, pruning, and planting.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Perform seasonal horticultural tasks including fertilising, weed control, and irrigation.
• Maintain pathways, outdoor furniture, fencing, and site infrastructure.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor and report defects, hazards, and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Mowing equipment operation

Health and safety (COSHH PUWER HASAWA)

Driving licence

Teamwork

Independent worker

Plant care

Seasonal horticulture

Sports surfaces maintenance

Estate maintenance

Education

GCSE level

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture

Tools

Pedestrian mower

Ride-on mower

Hedge cutters

Strimmers

Blowers

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

University of Chester is seeking a Multi-Skilled Grounds & Gardens Technician to maintain and enhance landscaped areas across its sites. This hands-on role covers lawns, borders, sports surfaces, and outdoor facilities, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will bring experience in grounds maintenance and horticulture, hold GCSE and NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture, and have knowledge of COSHH, PUWER and HASAWA. A full driving licence is required.