Grounds Maintenance Operative

1 week ago

Otley, United Kingdom Suffolk New College Full time

**Salary**

Within the range of £22,833 to £25,668 per annum

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full Time

**Job category/type**

Business Support Staff

**Date posted**

25/02/2025

**Job reference**

REQ000476

**Grounds Maintenance Operative**

**Estates & Facilities**

Salary within the range of £22,833 to £25,668 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative working within the Estates and Facilities team based at our Rural site.

As Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for aspects of amenity maintenance, operating the appropriate machines, keeping areas tidy and free from debris/litter, grass cutting, path sweeping, shrub/tree pruning, hedge cutting, and weed spraying.

In addition to your core ground maintenance role, when time allows, you will assist the Facilities Team who oversee a variety of tasks including delivering parcels, security, cleaning and furniture removals, all such work to be undertaken in any of the College’s buildings. Also undertaking minor carpentry and plumbing work, repairs and routine building maintenance, particularly of fittings and fixtures.

Working in a small team, you will need to be able to demonstrate excellent team working skills, be pro-active and able to work on your own initiative. The ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently with attention to detail are also important skills.

The successful applicant will be able to work effectively as part of a diverse team, as well as having the confidence to work alone. They will have the ability to plan their workload, communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, and take pride in delivering a fantastic service.

Suffolk Rural is the location of our land-based industry facilities and programmes. The campus is located in the heart of the countryside and benefits from a range of specialist vocational workshops and outdoor facilities, as well as general college buildings.

A driving licence is an essential due to the requirement to occasionally travel between college sites. PA1 and PA6 and chainsaw training certificates desirable, but not essential as full training can be given.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

**Closing date: Wednesday 12**th** March 2025 at 12:00 Midnight**

**Interview date: Friday 21**st** March 2025**

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.

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