Grounds Operative

About this role 

If you want an exciting role in grounds maintenance, then we may be able to offer you a challenging position here at UWE Bristol, with the opportunity to help create inspiring settings for our staff and students to work, live and study. 

We’re committed to our objectives of delivering high quality green spaces combined with biodiversity enhancement across our three campuses. The grounds team are highly valued here at UWE. We’ve recently collected a DEFRA award for our work supporting pollinators, were Highly commended in the UK & Ireland Green Gown awards, and achieved Gold status as a Hedgehog friendly campus. 

About you 

You will first and foremost be a passionate gardener with strong horticultural skills and wide plant knowledge. You will have demonstrated this commitment by completing some Horticultural training, such as an RHS course in horticulture. You will also possess the required competencies and experience in general grounds equipment operation e.g. tractor driving, ride-on lawnmower operation, trailer towing etc., as well as experience with a variety of hand-held grounds maintenance equipment. 

We are looking for an exceptionally organised person who can demonstrate great attention to detail and also has a very high level of practical ability. You will be comfortable in self-auditing sites to assess the works required, prioritising jobs and communicating your needs and decisions clearly to your supervisor. You will ensure deadlines are met and seasonal tasks are completed at the best possible times. 

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.  However, there will be a requirement to work at our other campuses when the need arises. 

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates. 

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability. 

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Adam Green on 0117 328 85206 or email: adam.green@uwe.ac.uk. 

This is a part-time, permanent post, working 20 hours per week.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, this role is hands-on and practical and is therefore campus based for all of your time. 

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience. 

Right to Work in the UK 

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options. 

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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