Assistant Groundsperson

**Job Reference**: XX004723
- ** Date Posted**: Thursday, 25 May 2023
- ** Application Closing Date**: Thursday, 8 June 2023
- ** Location**: Preston Campus
- ** Salary**: £22,197 to £24,144 per annum
- ** Basis**: Full Time
- ** Contract Type**: Indefinite
- ** Job Category / Type**: Professional Services
- ** School / Service**: ES Maintenance
- ** Hours**: 36.25 hours per week
- ** Interview Date**: To be confirmed

Established in 1828, the University of Central Lancashire is a leading modern University located in the city of Preston. The Estates Department is responsible for the Security and the Ground Maintenance for the Preston Campus and all satellite sites including UCLan Sports Arena. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance, landscaping, general housekeeping ensuring that a safe environment for all users and visitors is experienced.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Grounds Person who will assist predominantly with the planting and horticulture on the Preston main campus and other satellite sites, who will assist in the maintenance of UCLan grounds by undertaking the following areas: lawn and shrub, herbaceous border maintenance and refurbishment and development of soft landscaped areas.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.