Maintenance Technician (Grounds)

RVC International; Potters Bar; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

30 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

RVC International is seeking a part-time Grounds Maintenance Technician to support the team and undertake a variety of planned and preventative duties on the University grounds to a high standard. The role requires horticultural experience and familiarity with maintenance machinery.

NVQ or City & Guilds in Horticulture is advantageous. We offer a generous reward package including a competitive pension, 30 days leave, family-friendly policies, on-site gym access, and cycle-to-work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture and grounds keeping.
• Use of appropriate machinery for grounds maintenance.
• NVQ or City & Guilds Certification in Horticulture advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the existing team in planned and preventative duties using a range of horticultural tools, equipment and machinery.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Grounds maintenance

Machinery operation

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Horticulture

Tools

Horticultural tools

Job description

We are looking to recruit a part time (17.5 hours per week) Grounds Maintenance Technician to support the existing team and undertake a variety of planned and preventative duties using a range of horticultural and maintenance tools, equipment and machinery in order to maintain the University Grounds to a high standard.

You will have horticultural and grounds keeping experience, including the use of appropriate machinery. NVQ or City and Guilds Certification in Horticulture would be advantageous.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• Free membership to gym facilities at Camden and the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site at Hawkshead (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Arunas Paulauskas (Head of Maintenance Services) on 01707 669283 or email [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.