Grounds Person - 1071-26

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Training opportunities

Uniform & PPE

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Lancaster University’s Estates & Facilities Division is seeking a Grounds Person to help maintain the campus grounds, sports pitches and landscaped areas. You will join the Grounds Team and contribute to a safe, attractive environment for students, staff and visitors.

The role is full-time with seasonal hours averaging 36.5 per week, based at Bailrigg, Lancaster. Applicants should have grounds maintenance experience and a full UK driving licence; training and pension benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture or a similar role.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks across the campus.
• Maintain sports pitches and outdoor facilities.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery safely and effectively.
• Support litter management, campus presentation and seasonal maintenance.
• Participate in winter gritting and snow clearance operations.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

Job description

Estates & Facilities Division, Lancaster University

Grounds Person

Facilities - Service Delivery

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £24,685 (Full-time/Indefinite)

Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 1071-26

Are you an experienced grounds maintenance professional who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality green spaces?

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Grounds Person to join our Grounds Team. You will play a key role in maintaining the University's extensive grounds, sports facilities, and landscaped areas, helping to ensure the campus remains safe, attractive, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

What You'll Do

• Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks across the campus.
• Maintain sports pitches and outdoor recreational facilities.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Support litter management, campus presentation, and seasonal maintenance activities.
• Participate in winter gritting and snow clearance operations.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar role.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A reliable, flexible, and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Pattern and Hours

This role operates requires flexibility to support operational needs, including occasional weekend working and participation in a winter gritting rota.

The role follows a seasonal hours arrangement, averaging 36.5 hours per week across the year:

• May - July
  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday, 07:30am - 4:00pm
• August - October
  • 36.5 hours per week
  • Monday to Thursday, 07:30am - 3:30pm
  • Friday, 07:30am - 2:30pm
• November - January
  • 33 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday, 07:30am - 2:30pm

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent pension and benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Uniform, PPE, and wet weather clothing.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

Join our Grounds Team and help maintain a campus environment that everyone can be proud of.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.