Estates and Facilities Directorate
Cleaning and Grounds Team
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Ref: GG647
Salary on appointment will be £21,564 per annum (plus snow clearance allowance).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the Estates Grounds Team
In this role, you’ll undertake routine maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, litter picking, and mechanical street sweeping.
You’ll contribute to creating a safe, aesthetically pleasing environment for students, staff and visitors to the University.
You will need a valid UK driving licence (with no more than 3 penalty points), an ability to work outdoors, interpersonal and communication skills and an interest in grounds maintenance work. You’ll also need to be able to participate in our snow and ice clearance rota.
If this sounds like you, and you meet all the essential criteria of the role outlined in the Candidate Brochure, we would love to hear from you!
This full-time post is available from 3 June 2024 on an indefinite basis.
Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Basic level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 13 May 2024
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