Grounds Operative
| Posting date: | 14 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,448 to £26,338 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 109426 |
Summary
As a grounds operative you will be responsible for the upkeep and improvement in standards of the university grounds, roof gardens, interior/exterior planter, the grounds sustainability and wildlife.
You will need a working knowledge of indoor and outdoor plant species and species environments.
Previous experience of working within a large grounds maintenance function ideally using petrol powered garden machinery and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service are also required.
You will need to be customer focused, have good communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
As this role may involve transporting goods between campuses using University vehicles and the use of All terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) on site, a full UK driving licence is desirable.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
You will need a working knowledge of indoor and outdoor plant species and species environments.
Previous experience of working within a large grounds maintenance function ideally using petrol powered garden machinery and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service are also required.
You will need to be customer focused, have good communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
As this role may involve transporting goods between campuses using University vehicles and the use of All terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) on site, a full UK driving licence is desirable.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.