Estate Grounds & Landscape Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bangor University is seeking a time-served Grounds and Gardens team member to maintain the campus outdoor estate to a high standard. You will perform grass cutting, hedge work, planting and hard landscaping while reading site plans and ensuring safe operation of tools.

The role includes weekend on-call duties, seasonal gritting and event support. NVQ Level 1 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent experience is expected; Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating chainsaws, mowers and wood-chippers.
• Willingness to undertake COSHH training and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor estate to a high standard with grounds maintenance and hard landscaping.
• Carry out grass cutting, hedge and tree work, litter picking, weeding, spraying, planting and paving/jet-washing.
• Read site plans and interpret underground services; work safely and in line with procedures.
• Support weekend on-call rota and seasonal gritting; assist with events as required.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and visitors.

Skills

Hand-held tool operation

Chainsaws

Mowers

Wood-chippers

Winching operations

Reading site plans

Communication

COSHH training willingness

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Amenity Horticulture

Equivalent grounds maintenance experience

Tools

Chainsaws

Mowers

Wood-chippers

Winching equipment

Grounds maintenance tools

Job description

Bangor University is seeking a time-served Grounds and Gardens team member to maintain the campus outdoor estate to a high standard. You will perform grass cutting, hedge work, planting and hard landscaping while reading site plans and ensuring safe operation of tools.

The role includes weekend on-call duties, seasonal gritting and event support. NVQ Level 1 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent experience is expected; Welsh language ability is desirable.