On-site Grounds Technician - Biodiversity & Sustainability

University West of England; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role

Biodiversity projects

Training & development

Job summary

University West of England is seeking a hands-on Grounds Operative to care for and maintain campus outdoor spaces. You will work on lawns, planting areas, trees, hedges, and green spaces across our Bristol campus, operating grounds machinery safely.

The role supports sustainability initiatives and may require overtime to cover events and weather-related tasks. A driving licence and horticultural qualifications help, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence.
• RHS Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualifications or significant hands-on horticultural experience.
• Experience using horticultural and grounds machinery, including ride-on mowers, tractors, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, and blowers.
• Experience in orchard or fruit tree maintenance.
• Experience with propagation, greenhouse or polytunnel work.
• Knowledge of edible plants, wildflower meadows, pond or waterway management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, planting areas, trees, hedges and green spaces across campus.
• Carry out practical grounds maintenance tasks and operate grounds machinery safely.
• Cover open days, Welcome Weekend and extreme weather events; overtime paid.

Skills

Driving licence

Grounds machinery experience

Orchard/fruit tree maintenance

Propagation & greenhouse work

Edible plants & biodiversity

Education

RHS Level 2 in Horticulture

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Tractors

Hedge trimmers

Brushcutters

Blowers

Job description

University West of England is seeking a hands-on Grounds Operative to care for and maintain campus outdoor spaces. You will work on lawns, planting areas, trees, hedges, and green spaces across our Bristol campus, operating grounds machinery safely.

The role supports sustainability initiatives and may require overtime to cover events and weather-related tasks. A driving licence and horticultural qualifications help, with training provided.