Groundsperson

Serco Group Plc; Honnington Grange; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership for you and your

Immediate family

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

DBS checks

Holiday entitlement 21 days + bank

Job summary

Serco Group plc’s Leisure team at Lilleshall National Sports Centre is seeking a Groundsperson to maintain world-class grounds and facilities used by elite athletes and the public. Work outdoors in all weather to keep pitches, woodlands, and landscapes safe, welcoming, and ready for use.

You will join a collaborative grounds team, operate standard equipment, and support event requirements. Previous grounds or horticulture experience and valid certifications are desirable, along with a positive

Qualifications

• A Level 1 or Level 2 Horticulture qualification is desirable, or you're willing to work towards one.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.
• PA1 and PA6 certificates are preferred, or you're willing to gain these qualifications.
• Previous experience working in a grounds maintenance, horticultural, or outdoor environment is preferred.
• You're physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual work, repetitive tasks, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• You're flexible and willing to support weekend events and changing business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day grounds maintenance across formal and informal landscaped areas, woodlands, and sports pitches.
• Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and other machinery.
• Complete pre-use and post-use equipment checks and report any defects or breakdowns.
• Follow health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment for colleagues and visitors.
• Support the delivery of high-quality grounds and pitch standards for elite customers and members of the public.
• Work collaboratively with the Grounds Manager, Senior Groundsperson, and wider team to deliver operational requirements.
• Flexible and willing to support weekend events and changing business requirements.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 1/Level 2 Horticulture

PA1/PA6 certificates (preferred)

Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Tools

Mowers

Strimmers

Hedge cutters

Job description

As a Groundsperson in our Leisure team at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, you'll help maintain world-class grounds and sports facilities used by elite athletes, visitors, and local communities. Working outdoors in all weather conditions, you'll play an important role in ensuring our outdoor spaces remain safe, welcoming, and ready for use. From maintaining grass pitches and woodland areas to supporting the wider grounds team, your work will have a visible impact every day. Our work touches lives, and by helping create outstanding environments for sport, recreation, and wellbeing, you'll contribute to a positive impact on communities while supporting the future success of one of the UK's leading sporting venues. What you'll do as a Groundsperson

• Carry out day-to-day grounds maintenance across formal and informal landscaped areas, woodlands, and sports pitches.
• Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and other machinery.
• Complete pre-use and post-use equipment checks and report any defects or breakdowns.
• Follow health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment for colleagues and visitors.
• Support the delivery of high-quality grounds and pitch standards for elite customers and members of the public.
• Work collaboratively with the Grounds Manager, Senior Groundsperson, and wider team to deliver operational requirements.
• Previous experience working in a grounds maintenance, horticultural, or outdoor environment is preferred.
• A Level 1 or Level 2 Horticulture qualification is desirable, or you're willing to work towards one.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.
• PA1 and PA6 certificates are preferred, or you're willing to gain these qualifications.
• You're physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual work, repetitive tasks, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• You take pride in your work, have a positive attitude, and are keen to learn new skills.
• You're flexible and willing to support weekend events and changing business requirements.
• At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we're united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
• Our inclusive recruitment commitment: We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our 'Ban the Box' pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
• Free gym membership for you and your immediate family
• Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
• Free swimming lessons and holiday clubs for one child (50% off for additional children)
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom wellbeing app, Personal Trainer discounts
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment, travel, and gym equipment
• Learn more at www.moreleisure.org/employee-benefits