Groundsperson (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced groundsperson to maintain school grounds and outdoor spaces, keeping them tidy and safe in all weathers. You will join the estates team, plan tasks seasonally and take pride in the finished standard while working across the campus.

Practical grounds experience and safe machinery handling are essential. A reliable, flexible approach and the ability to work alone or with others will help deliver consistent results for learners,

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Safe use of grounds machinery and hand tools.
• Awareness of health and safety in outdoor work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedges, planting care.
• Keep paths, car parks and outdoor areas clean and safe.
• Operate and maintain grounds machinery safely.
• Report hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
• Support health and safety across the grounds.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Grass cutting

Hedge and shrub work

Planting care

Grounds machinery operation

Hand tools

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Grounds machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Are you an experienced groundsperson who takes pride in a site that looks well cared for?

About the Role

Working with a further education provider, you'll keep the grounds and outdoor spaces safe, tidy and well presented for learners, staff and visitors. It's a practical, outdoor role where you'll be working across the site in all weathers.

You'll work as part of the wider estates team, planning your work around the seasons and taking pride in the standard of the finished job.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge and shrub work and general planting care.
• Keeping paths, car parks and outdoor areas clear, clean and safe to use.
• Operating and maintaining grounds machinery and equipment safely.
• Reporting hazards, damage and maintenance issues promptly.
• Supporting health and safety standards across the grounds.

What We're Looking For

• Practical grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
• Confident using grounds machinery and hand tools safely
• Awareness of health and safety in an outdoor working environment
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• A reliable, flexible approach

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working on a school, college or other large site
• A full UK driving licence

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Skills & Qualifications

Grounds maintenance Grass cutting Hedge and shrub work Planting care Grounds machinery operation Hand tools Health and safety awareness