Outdoor Grounds Technician - 35 Days Leave & Benefits

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave including bankH

Discounted on-site sport facilities

Staff benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Development programmes

LGPS enrolment

Job summary

Edge Hill University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to care for the university grounds, gardens, landscaped areas and external sports facilities. The role is hands-on and outdoors, with training provided for machinery; a horticulture or landscaping background is valued.

You will work within Facilities Management, supporting events and seasonal maintenance while adhering to safety and logbook procedures. This is a full duties role with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Physically active outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow work schedules and instructions.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn to use grounds‑maintenance machinery safely.
• Basic IT or mobile device usage for log books.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planting, pruning, hedge trimming, grass cutting, weeding and seasonal maintenance.
• Operate pedestrian and ride‑on mowers, strimmers and hedge trimmers, with training provided.
• Carry out litter picking, jet washing and general external cleaning.
• Support winter gritting and snow clearance.
• Prepare grounds for events.
• Carry out driving duties.
• Maintain sports grounds when required.
• Complete safety checks and daily work logs using IT or mobile devices.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Pedestrian mower

Ride-on mower

Job description

Edge Hill University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to care for the university grounds, gardens, landscaped areas and external sports facilities. The role is hands-on and outdoors, with training provided for machinery; a horticulture or landscaping background is valued.

You will work within Facilities Management, supporting events and seasonal maintenance while adhering to safety and logbook procedures. This is a full duties role with opportunities for development.