Roadside Technician

St Mary's University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Greater London is looking for a Grounds Team member to maintain its campus and sports facilities. The role involves operating grounds machinery, performing seasonal maintenance and working as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will possess practical experience in outdoor work, have strong communication skills, and hold a full UK driving licence. This position offers generous leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to funded training and professional development

Generous leave

Pension benefits

On-site sports facilities

Qualifications

• Motivated and dependable with experience working outdoors, preferably in grounds care.
• Comfortable using grounds equipment and completing practical tasks to a high standard.
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate modern grounds machinery, including mowing, line marking and precision equipment.
• Carry out repairs, planting, artificial surface inspections and seasonal maintenance.
• Work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Adhere to health and safety practices and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in a 5-in-7 rota to support year-round university activity.

Skills

Experience working outdoors

Comfortable using grounds equipment

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Overview

Join our dedicated Grounds Team at St Mary's University, where you will help maintain and enhance our beautiful campus and high‑performance sports facilities. This hands‑on role involves maintaining natural and artificial sports surfaces, landscaping, waste and recycling operations, and keeping our outdoor spaces clean, safe, and welcoming.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate modern grounds machinery, including mowing, line marking and precision equipment.
• Carry out repairs, planting, artificial surface inspections and seasonal maintenance.
• Work independently and as part of a supportive team, contributing to tasks across the university’s sports facilities.
• Adhere to health and safety practices and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in a 5‑in‑7 rota to support year‑round university activity.

What We Offer

• Inclusive community with access to funded training and professional development.
• Generous leave, pension benefits and on‑site sports facilities.
• Opportunity to develop a career in grounds and sports turf management.

Required Qualifications

• Motivated and dependable with experience working outdoors, preferably in grounds care.
• Comfortable using grounds equipment and completing practical tasks to a high standard.
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices.

EEO & Inclusion Statement

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability confident employer and encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Closing Date

11 January 2026 at 23:00