Grounds Maintenance Operative

5 months ago


Gloucester, United Kingdom Hartpury University and Hartpury College Full time
Responsible for maintaining gardens, glasshouses, and grounds, including lawn mowing, weeding, pruning, hedge cutting and leaf collecting. Ensure all areas are kept to a high standard, providing a clean and attractive environment for students, staff, and visitors. Create and maintain planted containers for Hartpury events, including the student summer ball, sporting fixtures and equine events. Keep all machinery and equipment clean and in working order. Adhere to Health and Safety procedures for safe campus operations. Follow department procedures to promote effective teamwork.

About You

Adaptable with strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines. Able to work both independently and as part of a team without constant supervision. Good knowledge of trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and their maintenance. Proficient in operating various machinery and driving tractors with PTO-driven implements. Previous grounds care experience is essential; industry-back qualifications are desirable. Additional landscape qualifications (e.g., ride-on mowers, brush cutters, PA1 & PA6) are advantageous. Hold a valid UK driving license.

We offer a fantastic package of including:

25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme Generous pension scheme (LGPS) Onsite fitness facilities Support for continuous professional development Flexible working opportunities available Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 



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