Water Feature Technician

Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + closure days

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff networks and events

Uniform provided

Permanent post

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking a Water Feature Technician to maintain lakes, ponds and ornamental water features across campus, including water treatment, filtration, pump equipment and data monitoring.

NVQ2/City & Guilds Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture Grounds Practices or equivalent, plus a full driving licence and prior water feature experience are required. This permanent, full-time role is 36.25 hours per week, mostly Monday to Friday with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ2 and/or City & Guilds Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture Grounds Practices or equivalent.
• Experience with ornamental water features including lakes and ponds in grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of lakes, ponds and water features, including water treatment and plant maintenance.
• Inspect pipes for damage and leaks and monitor water and chemical levels.
• Operate and balance equipment and computer systems to ensure safe operation.
• Assist with general gardens maintenance including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.

Skills

Full driving licence

Water features experience

Education

NVQ2 in Amenity Horticulture Grounds Practices or equivalent

Job description

Salary
£26,908 to £28,890per annum. Posts will initially be offered at the minimum salary point with progression to the higher salary point achieved through an annual incremental pay rise

Closing Date
Sunday 18 October 2026

Reference
NHE2490626

Your role as a Water Feature Technician

Based at any of our local University sites, this role will undertake work on all lakes, ponds and ornamental marginal edges, carrying out leaf collection and spraying around water features. You will also undertake water feature plant maintenance to ensure the correct operation of water treatment, filtration and pump equipment to include the safe isolation of water pipes and electrical units within the plant pits. Other duties include undertaking remedial work, inspecting areas for damaged pipes and leaks and recording and monitoring data of both the water and chemical levels adjusting computer systems as required to ensure levels always remain balanced.

The successful candidate will also undertake all practical aspects of gardens maintenance and development, and will have of knowledge of trees and shrubs, perennial, and annual plants.

Candidates should be qualified to NVQ 2 and/or City and Guilds Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture Grounds Practices or hold an equivalent level qualification and have prior experience of working with ornamental water features including lakes and ponds in a similar ground’s maintenance role using associated equipment.

Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive vehicles involved in grounds maintenance operations and transport materials between university sites, candidates must hold a full, current driving license.

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

Whats in it for you?

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression.
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year plus all of the tools you need to do a great job.
• Uniform provided.

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week) to be worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday) with flexibility to work weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.